Dylan Sampson · Kaelon Black · 2026 week 1

Dylan Sampson or Kaelon Black?

Start Dylan SampsonDylan Sampson projects 4.3 PPR points clear of Kaelon Black in week 1, drawing JAX — the 31st-ranked matchup for RBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 1	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Dylan Sampson START	@ JAX	6.7	31st · tough	7.3	55	healthy
Kaelon Black	@ LAR	2.4	25th · tough	–	44	Questionable

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

RBs vs LAR recently: Kenneth Walker 22.4 pts (W16) · Bijan Robinson 34.9 pts (W17) · Emari Demercado 5.7 pts (W18).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Dylan Sampson carries the higher trade value — 55 against 44 (a 20% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Dylan Sampson gets the most. Momentum: Dylan Sampson -69 and Kaelon Black -17 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.