Dylan Sampson vs Mike Washington Jr.
Two running backs fantasy managers weigh against each other for 2026. Here is the head-to-head on projections, expert consensus, ADP and usage, with our Clutch Score verdict on who to draft.
Who to draft
Strong edge · 95% confident
Mike Washington Jr.- Higher projection: 98 vs 89 pts
- More opportunity: 20% snap share, 8 red-zone touches
- Better scoring rank so far: RB52 vs RB68
Dylan Sampson and Mike Washington Jr. are a common 2026 draft-day decision at running back. Dylan Sampson holds the edge in expert consensus (RB47 to RB48). Mike Washington Jr. typically comes off the board first, around pick 140 (round 12) to Dylan Sampson's pick 208. The 2026 projections are nearly even: Mike Washington Jr. at 98 PPR points (5.7 per game) versus Dylan Sampson at 89.
Last season Mike Washington Jr. carried the heavier workload (20% snap share, 46 touches to Dylan Sampson's 9), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Mike Washington Jr. is the clear pick on the higher projection, an earlier ADP and the bigger workload.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Sampson | Jr. |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 89 | 98 |
| Points / game | 5.4 | 4.2 |
| Games played | 2 | 7 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #143 | #144 |
| ADP | 208 | 140 |
| Scoring rank (season) | RB68 | RB52 |
| Snap share | 0% | 20% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 8 |
| Age | 22 | 23 |
| Bye week | 11 | 13 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2026 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Dylan Sampson or Mike Washington Jr..
Frequently asked
Should I draft Dylan Sampson or Mike Washington Jr. in 2026?
Mike Washington Jr. is a clear call over Dylan Sampson for 2026, on the higher projection, an earlier ADP and the bigger workload.
Who is projected to score more, Dylan Sampson or Mike Washington Jr.?
Mike Washington Jr. carries the higher 2026 projection at 98 PPR points (5.7 per game), compared with 89 for Dylan Sampson.
Where are Dylan Sampson and Mike Washington Jr. being drafted?
Mike Washington Jr. has an ADP around pick 140 (round 12), while Dylan Sampson goes closer to pick 208 (round 18).
Who is ranked higher, Dylan Sampson or Mike Washington Jr.?
Expert consensus ranks Dylan Sampson (RB47) ahead of Mike Washington Jr. (RB48) for 2026.
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