Dylan Sampson rushed 10 times for 32 yards in the Browns' Week 18 win over the Bengals, adding two catches for 12 yards.
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Dylan Sampson rushed 10 times for 32 yards in the Browns' Week 18 win over the Bengals, adding two catches for 12 yards.Sampson led the Browns in carries but still ceded six attempts to his backups and another five to Cleveland's wide receivers. Sampson was ultimately doomed to committee duties the moment he was drafted by the Browns in the fourth round. The team had already taken Quinshon Judkins two rounds earlier and Jerome Ford was in the mix as a competent backup. Even when he got the opportunity for more work, Sampson wasn't particularly impressive. He posted a The rookie averaged a dismal 2.7 yards per carry en route to a just 175 rushing yards. Sampson wasn't the only back to struggle in the Browns' horrendous offensive environment, but he did play notably worse than his backfield compatriots. Browns fans and dynasty managers will hope that Sampson can take over as the team's top option on passing downs next year. He caught 33 passes for 271 yards and two scores this year while averaging a stellar 1.9 yards per route run. With Ford headed into free agency during the offseason, his role should be Sampson's for the taking.