Questionable
Injury Calf
Est. Return 12/7/2025
2025 Rush/Rec Stats
ATT
42
YDS
112
TD
0
YDS
195
TD
2
Rest-of-Season Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Sampson was a highly-productive starter for Tennessee in 2024, running for 1,491 yards and 22 touchdowns while averaging 5.8 yards per carry, and production like that can only be accrued with some amount of innate ability with the football. Sampson's method of winning is clearly his speed, and at 5-foot-8, 200 pounds Sampson is unlikely to ever run with much power in the NFL. It's crucial, then, that his speed remain a true ace to play, because the other parts of Sampson's profile are unlikely to do much lifting. To this point Sampson is not a developed passing-down back, and until that changes it might be difficult for the fourth-round rookie to work his way into the game plan. The Browns will likely hand the 2025 backfield to 36th overall selection Quinshon Judkins and passing-down veteran Jerome Ford, with Sampson likely a developmental project in the meantime. Read Past Outlooks
RANKS
Signed a four-year, $5.13 million contract with the Browns in May of 2025.
Considered day-to-day
Coach Kevin Stefanski said Monday that Sampson (calf) is viewed as day-to-day after being injured in Sunday's loss to the 49ers, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Sampson was ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against San Francisco in the third quarter after he rushed four times for 23 yards. However, it sounds like the rookie running back avoided a serious injury. If Sampson needs to miss time, Jerome Ford would likely reassume his role as the pass-catching complement to Quinshon Judkins.
Sampson was ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against San Francisco in the third quarter after he rushed four times for 23 yards. However, it sounds like the rookie running back avoided a serious injury. If Sampson needs to miss time, Jerome Ford would likely reassume his role as the pass-catching complement to Quinshon Judkins.
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Dylan Sampson's 2025 advanced stats compare to other running backs?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
Broken Tackle %
16.7%Positive Run %
66.7%% Yds After Contact
92.9%Avg Yds After Contact
2.5Rushing TD %
0.0%Touches Per Game
5.4% Snaps w/Touch
36.3%Air Yards Per Game
-3.2Air Yards Per Snap
-0.21% Team Air Yards
-1.5%% Team Targets
7.4%Avg Depth of Target
-1.4 YdsCatch Rate
82.1%Drop Rate
0.0%Avg Yds After Catch
9.9% Targeted On Route
27.7%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
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Overall QB Rating Against
88.2
Cornerbacks
100.9
Safeties
101.8
Linebackers
51.9
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2025 Dylan Sampson Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do Dylan Sampson's measurables compare to other running backs?
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Height
5' 8"Weight
200 lbsVertical Jump
35.0 inBroad Jump
124 inHand Length
8.75 inArm Length
30.50 in
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Won't return Sunday
Sampson (calf) won't return to Sunday's game against the 49ers.
ANALYSIS
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Departs Week 13 with injury
Sampson is questionable to return to Sunday's matchup against San Francisco due to a calf injury.
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Scores 66-yard TD on screen
Sampson rushed seven times for 23 yards while catching two of three targets for 59 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 24-10 win over the Raiders. He also had a 28-yard kickoff return.
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Little work in loss
Sampson had one carry for 19 yards, failed to catch his lone target and returned two kickoffs for 48 yards in Sunday's 23-16 loss to the Ravens in Week 11.
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Clear No. 2 back
Sampson had two carries for minus-4 yards and caught his lone target for three yards in Sunday's 27-20 loss to the Jets in Week 10. He also had four kickoff returns for 104 yards.
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Fellow Browns rookie RB gets hurt
Sampson could have a bigger role after Cleveland's Week 9 bye, as fellow rookie running back Quinshon Judkins sustained a shoulder injury in the Week 8 loss to the Patriots.
ANALYSIS
Judkins has a Week 9 bye to recover, but if he isn't available when the Browns resume play in Week 10 against the Jets, Sampson and Jerome Ford would be in line to pick up the slack. Sampson has been more effective as a pass catcher than a rusher, as the rookie fourth-round pick has just 51 rushing yards on 28 carries compared to 133 yards and a touchdown on 20 catches in his rookie campaign.
Judkins has a Week 9 bye to recover, but if he isn't available when the Browns resume play in Week 10 against the Jets, Sampson and Jerome Ford would be in line to pick up the slack. Sampson has been more effective as a pass catcher than a rusher, as the rookie fourth-round pick has just 51 rushing yards on 28 carries compared to 133 yards and a touchdown on 20 catches in his rookie campaign.