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Should I start Dylan Sampson or Kaelon Black this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

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Start Kaelon Black

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Kaelon Black averaged 6.7 carries per game across the last 3 recorded games, compared with 0.0 for Dylan Sampson. More opportunities provide another route to fantasy points.

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Kaelon Black
Projection breakdown

Dylan Sampson

Fortified4.1
ESPN3.9
Sleeper4.4
FantasyProsโ€”

Dylan Sampson faces TEN in Week 7.

Kaelon Black

Fortified4.5
ESPN5.7
Sleeper4.5
FantasyProsโ€”

Kaelon Black faces ATL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 2.2 fantasy points.

Kaelon Black projects for 4.5 points in standard scoring, 0.4 more than Dylan Sampson. The gap is small; late injury news or your leagueโ€™s scoring can change the choice.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:33 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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