Dylan Sampson vs Tyler Allgeier
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
Tyler Allgeier- Experts agree: consensus rank 133 vs 143
- More points per game: 7.2 vs 5.8
- More opportunity: 30% snap share, 32 red-zone touches
Dylan Sampson carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Dylan Sampson and Tyler Allgeier are a common 2026 draft-day decision at running back. Tyler Allgeier holds the edge in expert consensus (RB43 to RB47). Tyler Allgeier typically comes off the board first, around pick 144 (round 12) to Dylan Sampson's pick 208. The 2026 projections give a modest edge: Dylan Sampson at 89 PPR points (5.2 per game) versus Tyler Allgeier at 77.
Last season Tyler Allgeier carried the heavier workload (30% snap share, 159 touches to Dylan Sampson's 105), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Dylan Sampson is the younger option (age 21), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. For a 2026 redraft, Tyler Allgeier is the clear pick on stronger expert consensus, an earlier ADP and the bigger workload. Dylan Sampson carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Head-to-head
| Stat | Sampson | Allgeier |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 89 | 77 |
| Points / game | 5.8 | 7.2 |
| Games played | 15 | 17 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #143 | #133 |
| ADP | 208 | 144 |
| Positional rank | RB53 | RB38 |
| Snap share | 25% | 30% |
| Red-zone touches | 11 | 32 |
| Age | 21 | 26 |
| Bye week | 11 | 14 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Dylan Sampson or Tyler Allgeier.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Dylan Sampson or Tyler Allgeier in 2026?
Tyler Allgeier is a clear call over Dylan Sampson for 2026, on stronger expert consensus, an earlier ADP and the bigger workload. Dylan Sampson carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Who is projected to score more, Dylan Sampson or Tyler Allgeier?
Dylan Sampson carries the higher 2026 projection at 89 PPR points (5.2 per game), compared with 77 for Tyler Allgeier.
Where are Dylan Sampson and Tyler Allgeier being drafted?
Tyler Allgeier has an ADP around pick 144 (round 12), while Dylan Sampson goes closer to pick 208 (round 18).
Who is ranked higher, Dylan Sampson or Tyler Allgeier?
Expert consensus ranks Tyler Allgeier (RB43) ahead of Dylan Sampson (RB47) for 2026.
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