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Should I start Dyami Brown or Dylan Sampson this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Dylan Sampson

+1.2 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Dylan Sampson over Dyami Brown for Week 8 PPR: 5.3 projected points versus 4.0.

  • Dyami Brown: 4.1 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup lift against PHI.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Dylan Sampson
Why this pick?

Dylan Sampson

Fortified5.3
ESPN5.6
Sleeper4.9
FantasyProsโ€”

Dylan Sampson faces PIT in Week 8.

Dyami Brown

Fortified4.0
ESPN5.2
Sleeper2.2
FantasyProsโ€”

Dyami Brown faces PHI in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 4.1 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 6.25%.

Dylan Sampson projects for 5.3 points in PPR scoring, 1.2 more than Dyami Brown. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 3:24 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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