DYLAN SAMPSON – A NEW WEAPON IN THE CLEVELAND BROWNS’ PASSING GAME

CLEVELAND – In Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season, rookie Dylan Sampson stunned analysts and fans alike with a breakout performance in his debut. As a running back, Sampson not only fulfilled his traditional role but also emerged as a central figure in the Cleveland Browns’ passing attack.

According to official NFL statistics, Sampson led the team with 8 receptions, a rare feat for a player at his position. Even more impressively, he ranked second in the entire league in yards after catch (YAC)

Head coach Kevin Stefanski expressed his excitement: “We knew Dylan had potential, but for him to deliver like this in his very first game exceeded all expectations. He brings a new dimension to our offense.”

Sampson’s emergence signals a new chapter for the Browns—a team traditionally known for its defense and ground game. With his ability to catch passes and create plays after the catch, Sampson is already drawing comparisons to stars like Alvin Kamara and Christian McCaffrey—running backs who function like wide receivers in modern offenses.

ESPN football analyst Mike Greenberg commented, “If the Browns can fully unlock Sampson’s skill set, they’ll have a strategic weapon capable of changing the game at any moment.”

Beyond the numbers, Sampson showcased remarkable poise and grit. In one second-half play, he broke through three defenders to gain an additional 18 yards after contact—a moment that sent the stadium into a frenzy.

With such a dream debut, Dylan Sampson is quickly becoming a key figure in the Browns’ quest for success this season. If he maintains this level of performance, he’s not only a strong contender for “Rookie of the Year” but also a player who could redefine the role of the running back in today’s NFL.

Dylan Sampson isn’t just a rookie—he’s a bold statement from the Browns that they’re ready to enter a new era with a dynamic, modern, and unpredictable offensive system.

Steelers’ DK Metcalf Delivers Clear Message on ‘Grudge Match’ vs. Seahawks

The Pittsburgh Steelers dealt with “revenge” storylines surrounding both quarterbacks Aaron Rodgers and Justin Fields entering the 2025 NFL season opener. The Steelers have yet another revenge narrative for Week 2 with new receiver DK Metcalf.

The receiver’s new team will host the Seattle Seahawks for their home opener Sunday. NFL.com’s Kevin Patra referred to the showdown as a potential “grudge match.”

Metcalf played the first six seasons of his NFL career with Seattle. The Seahawks traded the 27-year-old to Pittsburgh for a second-round pick in March.

Despite the matchup with his former team, though, Metcalf made it clear to reporters this week he’s not focused on “sticking it” to the organization that traded him.

“Y’all are going to make it a big deal,” Metcalf told reporters. “I’m not.

“It’s just another football game.”

The Seahawks drafted Metcalf at No. 64 overall in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft. He made two Pro Bowls and the second-team All-Pro squad during his Seattle tenure.

Metcalf earned a second contract from the Seahawks before the final season of his rookie deal. But Seattle traded the wideout with one year remaining on that deal before Metcalf could get a third contract.

The veteran receiver signed a four-year, $132 million extension with the Steelers after the team acquired him on March 13.

 

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