Dylan Sampson · Seth McGowan · 2026 week 2

Dylan Sampson or Seth McGowan?

Wondering who you should start this week — Dylan Sampson or Seth McGowan? 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 4.5 PPR points clear of Seth McGowan in week 2, drawing CAR — the 1st-ranked matchup for RBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 2Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Dylan Sampson START vs CAR 6.9 1st · soft 42 Out
Seth McGowan @ KC 2.4 26th · tough healthy

RBs vs CAR recently: D'Andre Swift 31.4 pts (W1).

RBs vs KC recently: RJ Harvey 4.1 pts (W1).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Dylan Sampson carries the higher trade value — 42 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.