Brian Robinson · Dylan Sampson · 2026 week 1

Brian Robinson or Dylan Sampson?

Wondering who you should start this week — Brian Robinson or Dylan Sampson? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start Dylan SampsonDylan Sampson projects 1.7 PPR points clear of Brian Robinson in week 1, drawing JAX — the 31st-ranked matchup for RBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 1Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Brian Robinson @ PIT 5.0 28th · tough 2.2 174 healthy
Dylan Sampson START @ JAX 6.7 31st · tough 7.3 63 healthy

RBs vs PIT recently: Jahmyr Gibbs 12.8 pts (W16) · Raheim Sanders 3.1 pts (W17) · Derrick Henry 12.6 pts (W18).

RBs vs JAX recently: RJ Harvey 18.1 pts (W16) · Jonathan Taylor 14.4 pts (W17) · Tony Pollard 6.5 pts (W18).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Brian Robinson carries the higher trade value — 174 against 63 (a 64% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Brian Robinson gets the most. Momentum: Brian Robinson -5 and Dylan Sampson +13 over the last 30 days.

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Game logs, matchup ranks and form are the 2025 season — 2026 hasn’t kicked off. Projections, schedule and trade values are current 2026 numbers, refreshed nightly.