Dylan Sampson · Tyrone Tracy Jr. · 2026 week 8

Dylan Sampson or Tyrone Tracy Jr.?

Wondering who you should start this week — Dylan Sampson or Tyrone Tracy Jr.? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start Tyrone Tracy Jr.Tyrone Tracy Jr. projects 1.8 PPR points clear of Dylan Sampson in week 8, drawing SF — the 19th-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	@ PIT	6.5	25th · tough	10.7	57	healthy
Tyrone Tracy Jr. START	vs SF	8.3	19th	10.8	–	IR

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

RBs vs SF recently: Emanuel Wilson 11.2 pts (W5) · Rachaad White 11.7 pts (W6) · Bijan Robinson 12.2 pts (W7).

🎓 The coach's read

Tyrone Tracy Jr. projects 1.8 points higher in PPR.
Dylan Sampson faces PIT, 25th most generous to RBs.
Tyrone Tracy Jr. faces SF, 19th most generous to RBs.
Tyrone Tracy Jr. is flagged OUT.

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.