Dylan Sampson Week 17 Outlook - Steelers at Browns

By Derek Brown (FantasyPros), Sat, Dec 27th 2025, 9:35am EST

Dylan Sampson could be Cleveland's lead back this week. He has been listed as questionable (hand) after practicing on a limited basis all week. Among 66 qualifying backs, Sampson ranks 25th in explosive run rate, ninth in missed tackle rate, and 26th in yards after contact per attempt. Sampson is a solid volume-driven flex play this week that could easily push for 15-20 touches. Since Week 12, Pittsburgh has allowed the 13th-most rushing yards per game, the seventh-highest explosive run rate, and the 13th-highest rushing success rate.