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Aaron Jones Or Dylan Sampson?

Our week 9 call from the head-to-head model, for PPR scoring. It updates as news and lines move.

Our call

Too close to call

Too close to call on projections (7.2 vs 6.7). If you're ahead this week take the higher floor; if you're chasing points take the higher ceiling. If you have to pick one, the numbers lean Aaron Jones (52%).

Aaron Jones outscores Dylan Sampson 52% of the time; Dylan Sampson 48%.

Aaron Jones

RB, MIN vs BUF

7.2 projected PPR points

Likely range 4–12 · RB30 this week · Flex

Flex option. BUF's defense has allowed 14% more points to RBs than the league average.

Dylan Sampson

RB, CLE at NO

6.7 projected PPR points

Likely range 3–11 · RB31 this week · Flex

Flex option. Scored 12.9 points last game against a typical 5.2 (trending up).

Side by side

Aaron Jones Dylan Sampson
7.2Projected points6.7
3.5Floor (a bad day)3.2
11.7Ceiling (a big day)10.9
BUF +14%MatchupNO +14%
~21 ptsTeam's expected score~20 pts
HealthyHealthHealthy
SteadyRecent formHot ▲
HighOur confidenceHigh

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The chance is a model estimate that treats the two scores as independent. Fantasy scoring is noisy, so even a 70% call loses three times in ten. Projections are estimates, not guarantees. How it works.

Aaron Jones or Dylan Sampson? Week 9 Start/Sit Pick | StatGrades