Should I start Dylan Sampson in Week 1?
RB · CLE · Bye 11
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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SitConsensus RB45 · range #42–#51
Consensus RB45 — outside the flex range in a 12-team league.
Week 1 consensus by format
| Format | RB rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | RB45 | 42 | 51 | ±2.4 | #141 | 5.9 |
| Half PPR | RB48 | 43 | 57 | ±3.5 | #142 | 5.0 |
| Standard | RB52 | 43 | 61 | ±4.6 | #151 | 4.0 |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · rostered in 21% of ESPN and Yahoo leagues
Ranked around him this week
The RBs directly above and below on the Week 1 consensus board — the players you're actually choosing between.
- #42Chris Rodriguez Jr.Sit
- #43MarShawn LloydSit
- #44Tyler AllgeierSit
- #45Dylan SampsonSit
- #46Keaton MitchellSit
- #47Woody MarksSit
- #48Tyrone Tracy Jr.Sit
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Dylan Sampson in Week 1?
- Sit. Consensus RB45 — outside the flex range in a 12-team league. The expert range runs from #42 to #51. The consensus projection is 5.9 PPR points.
- Where is Dylan Sampson ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Dylan Sampson at RB45 for Week 1, and flex #135 among RB/WR/TE in PPR. The expert range runs from #42 to #51.