Dylan Sampson · Ray Davis · 2026 week 1

Dylan Sampson or Ray Davis?

Start Dylan SampsonDylan Sampson projects 2.8 PPR points clear of Ray Davis 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	60	healthy
Ray Davis	@ HOU	3.9	24th · tough	11.1	27	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 HOU recently: Ashton Jeanty 30.8 pts (W16) · Omarion Hampton 12 pts (W17) · Jonathan Taylor 3.9 pts (W18).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Dylan Sampson carries the higher trade value — 60 against 27 (a 55% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Dylan Sampson gets the most. Momentum: Dylan Sampson -62 and Ray Davis +27 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.