Dylan Sampson · Nicholas Singleton · 2026 week 8

Dylan Sampson or Nicholas Singleton?

Wondering who you should start this week — Dylan Sampson or Nicholas Singleton? 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 6.3 PPR points clear of Nicholas Singleton 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
Nicholas Singleton	@ CIN	0.2	29th · tough	0.6	–	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 CIN recently: Chris Rodriguez Jr. 9.5 pts (W4) · Ollie Gordon II 14.8 pts (W5) · Derrick Henry 4.9 pts (W7).

🎓 The coach's read

Dylan Sampson projects 6.3 points higher in PPR.
Dylan Sampson faces PIT, 25th most generous to RBs.
Nicholas Singleton faces CIN, 29th most generous to RBs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Dylan Sampson carries the higher trade value — 57 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving Dylan Sampson gets the most.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.