Should you start or sit Cleveland Browns running back Dylan Sampson in Week 9 against the New Orleans Saints? PFN's Max Chadwick examines Sampson's fantasy football outlook following his return from a knee injury that sidelined him for five games. Sampson has delivered double-digit fantasy points in each of his first two games back, establishing himself as a receiving threat out of Cleveland's backfield. With Quinshon Judkins handling the majority of the rushing workload, Sampson's fantasy value depends heavily on his involvement in the passing game. The Browns face a Saints defense that has struggled against opposing running backs and has allowed significant production through the air. Can Sampson continue his recent fantasy success? Is his receiving role enough to make him a viable Week 9 option? Chadwick breaks down PFN's fantasy rankings, projections, and matchup data to help you decide. Use PFN's FREE Start/Sit Optimizer → Hit subscribe → MORE FREE PFN TOOLS Trade Analyzer → NFL Mock Draft Simulator → NFL Playoff Predictor → #DylanSampson #FantasyFootball #Week9 #StartSit #Browns #PFN

Former Vol Dylan Sampson by the numbers in the Browns-Steelers game.

Cleveland Browns running back Dylan Sampson rushed once for seven yards in Week 8, and he added six receptions for 62 yards on eight targets.

BEREA, Ohio — Todd Monken has said since the beginning of the season that the Cleveland Browns needed to run the ball effectively, in order to have an explosive offense. In recent weeks, the Browns have been inching up the NFL ranking in rushing offense. Going into the Titans game last week, the Browns were 24th in the NFL, averaging 94.0 yards a game. Against the Titans, the Browns had their...

Dylan Sampson missed five game due to a knee injury in the opener. That time off gave him a new perspective on the Browns' run game.

Dylan Sampson is looking like he is set to play in Week 8 for the Browns.

The Cleveland Browns are loaded with young talent, and the team isn't afraid to lean on its young players in pressure-filled moments.

Yahoo Sports fantasy analysts Josh Norris and Joel Smyth discuss if fantasy managers should be rostering Dyland Sampson. Check out the full conversation on "Yahoo Fantasy Football with Josh and Hayden" - and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen.