Dameon Pierce · Dylan Sampson · 2026 week 8

Dameon Pierce or Dylan Sampson?

Wondering who you should start this week — Dameon Pierce 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 ahead of Dameon Pierce in week 8, drawing PIT — the 25th-ranked matchup for RBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 8	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Dameon Pierce	–	–	–	10	40	IR
Dylan Sampson START	@ PIT	6.5	25th · tough	10.7	57	healthy

RBs vs PIT recently: Jonathan Taylor 8.2 pts (W5) · Bucky Irving 4.9 pts (W6) · Alvin Kamara 6.2 pts (W7).

🎓 The coach's read

At least one of these players has no projection on file — no comparison made.
Dylan Sampson faces PIT, 25th most generous to RBs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Dylan Sampson carries the higher trade value — 57 against 40 (a 30% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Dylan Sampson gets the most. Momentum: Dameon Pierce +40 and Dylan Sampson +57 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.