The Cleveland Browns (1-3) will host the Minnesota Vikings (2-2) in Week 5. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding RB Dylan Sampson.
Is Dylan Sampson Playing in Week 5?
Sampson is not on the injury report and is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Browns’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Dylan Sampson in Week 5?
Sampson is the type of player that inactive fantasy managers tell on themselves with.
There’s zero reason for him to be rostered. The pass-catching role that made him valuable in Week 1 has evaporated, and Quinshon Judkins, who wasn’t on the active roster when that big Week 1 performance occurred, is the alpha back in Cleveland.
In total, Sampson has zero rushing yards and zero catches over the past two weeks. Both of those busts came against NFC North opponents, and I can’t imagine a third straight game against maybe the best division in the sport holds much of a different result.
Judkins has one of the 10 most favorable roles in our game, and it’s clear that the Browns are in no hurry to take food off of his plate.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Sampson’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 5
Sampson is projected to score 6.3 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Sampson to rush for 30 yards and 0.4 rushing touchdowns, while adding 0 receptions for 3 receiving yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 5 Weather Impact: Vikings at Browns
The forecast for kickoff is 59 degrees Fahrenheit with 6 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
