Dylan Sampson · Kendre Miller · 2026 week 8

Dylan Sampson or Kendre Miller?

Wondering who you should start this week — Dylan Sampson or Kendre Miller? 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 2.2 PPR points clear of Kendre Miller 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
Dylan Sampson START	@ PIT	6.5	25th · tough	10.7	57	healthy
Kendre Miller	vs CLE	4.3	20th	7.9	44	healthy

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

RBs vs CLE recently: Braelon Allen 17.6 pts (W5) · Derrick Henry 4 pts (W6) · Tony Pollard 33.5 pts (W7).

🎓 The coach's read

Dylan Sampson projects 2.2 points higher in PPR.
Dylan Sampson faces PIT, 25th most generous to RBs.
Kendre Miller faces CLE, 20th most generous to RBs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Dylan Sampson carries the higher trade value — 57 against 44 (a 23% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Dylan Sampson gets the most. Momentum: Dylan Sampson +57 and Kendre Miller -45 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.