Week 3 Injury Update, Start ‘Em/Sit ‘Em Advice, Points Projection, and Weather Impact

The Cleveland Browns will host the Green Bay Packers in Week 3. 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.

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Is Dylan Sampson Playing in Week 3?

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 3?

The eight-catch performance from Week 1 feels like a long time ago now after Quinshon Judkins made his debut on Sunday in Baltimore and played the lead role in this backfield.

Sampson still got some work on the first drive, so he’s not being completely scripted out by the Browns, nor do I expect him to be, but this is a situation trending away from him and that means you can’t possibly consider starting him in what might be the toughest matchup in football.

I’d keep Sampson on my roster as a way to have a cheap investment in what has been the most pass-heavy offense in the league through two weeks, but if you told me that you had to move on from Sampson in two weeks when byes start to become an issue, I wouldn’t be the least bit surprised.

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 3

Sampson is projected to score 9.1 fantasy points in PPR formats.

We project Sampson to rush for 43 yards and 0.6 rushing touchdowns, while adding 1 reception for 4 receiving yards.

Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.

Week 3 Weather Impact: Packers at Browns

The forecast for 1:00 PM ET kickoff is 80 degrees Fahrenheit with 9 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.

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