Dylan Sampson · Kaleb Johnson · 2026 week 1

Dylan Sampson or Kaleb Johnson?

Start Dylan SampsonDylan Sampson projects 5.3 PPR points clear of Kaleb Johnson 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
Kaleb Johnson	vs ATL	1.4	17th	0.4	57	healthy

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

RBs vs ATL recently: Michael Carter 6.5 pts (W16) · Kyren Williams 13 pts (W17) · Audric Estime 10.6 pts (W18).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Kaleb Johnson carries the higher trade value — 57 against 55 (a 4% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Kaleb Johnson gets the most. Momentum: Dylan Sampson -69 and Kaleb Johnson -3 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.