Dylan Sampson · Tahj Brooks · 2026 week 8

Dylan Sampson or Tahj Brooks?

Wondering who you should start this week — Dylan Sampson or Tahj Brooks? 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 5.8 PPR points clear of Tahj Brooks 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
Tahj Brooks	vs TEN	0.7	12th	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 TEN recently: Woody Marks 8.5 pts (W5) · Jonathan Taylor 19.1 pts (W6) · Quinshon Judkins 22.4 pts (W7).

🎓 The coach's read

Dylan Sampson projects 5.8 points higher in PPR.
Dylan Sampson faces PIT, 25th most generous to RBs.
Tahj Brooks faces TEN, 12th 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.