Should I start Dameon Pierce or Dylan Sampson this week? Week 8 Half-PPR (2026)

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Dameon Pierce: His availability is unresolved. Recheck his status before kickoff; a projection is not confirmation that he will play. His projections are shown below, but this comparison needs an availability check. Check back later this week for updated projections and injury news before setting your lineup.

Dameon Pierce: 8.8 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup reduction against WAS.
Dylan Sampson: 9.2 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 28, 2026, 2:29 AM ET · Half-PPR

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Dameon Pierce

RB · PHIStats & schedule

6.4FF projected

↓ -1.7 vs ESPN

at WAS

Sun 8:20 PM ET

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Dylan Sampson

RB · CLEStats & schedule

6.2FF projected

↑ +0.8 vs ESPN

at PIT

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Dameon Pierce

Fortified6.4

ESPN8.1

Sleeper4.4

Dameon Pierce faces WAS in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 8.8 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 5%. Dameon Pierce is questionable. Check his availability before kickoff.

Dylan Sampson

Fortified6.2

ESPN5.5

Sleeper5.5

Dylan Sampson faces PIT in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 9.2 fantasy points.

Updated Oct 28, 2026, 2:29 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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