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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Aaron Jones vs Roschon JohnsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Aaron Jones is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.7 PPG to Roschon Johnson's 8.1 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Aaron Jones is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Aaron Jones and Roschon Johnson are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.6-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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RBMinnesota Vikings#34PPG LEADER

Aaron Jones

PPG

8.7

Games

Rush Yds

548

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

199

Bye

Week 6

RBChicago Bears#99

Roschon Johnson

PPG

8.1

Games

Rush Yds

445

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

168

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Aaron Jones

Roschon Johnson

Head to Head

8.7 PPG8.1 PPG

12 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Aaron Jones: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #34 at the position). Roschon Johnson: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Aaron Jones is producing at 40% of elite pace and Roschon Johnson at 37%. That ranking gap means Aaron Jones carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Aaron Jones vs Roschon Johnson: The Full Breakdown

Aaron Jones (8.7 PPG) and Roschon Johnson (8.1 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two running backs are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Aaron Jones played 12 games for the Minnesota Vikings; Roschon Johnson suited up 14 times for the Chicago Bears.

A 0.6-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Aaron Jones ran for 548 yards and 2 touchdowns; Roschon Johnson posted 445 and 4. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Aaron Jones sits Week 6 while Roschon Johnson is off Week 7. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Aaron Jones (age 31, 8 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value. Roschon Johnson (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Aaron Jones outscored Roschon Johnson by a projected 10 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Roschon Johnson played 14 games in 2025 compared to Aaron Jones's 12. That durability gap means Roschon Johnson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Roschon Johnson scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Aaron Jones vs Roschon Johnson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Aaron Jones	Roschon Johnson
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.7	8.1
Games Played	12	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	104	113
Rushing Yards	548	445
Rush Yds/Game	45.7	31.8
Rushing TDs	2	4
Receptions	28	22
Receiving Yards	199	168
Targets	41	0
Total TDs	3	5
Age	31	-
Experience	8 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 7

Summary

8.7 PPG for Aaron Jones versus 8.1 for Roschon Johnson in 2025. The baseline favors Aaron Jones, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Aaron Jones or Roschon Johnson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Aaron Jones has the edge at 8.7 PPG compared to Roschon Johnson's 8.1 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Aaron Jones and Roschon Johnson average in 2025?▾

Aaron Jones averaged 8.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Roschon Johnson averaged 8.1 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 0.6 points per game.

When are Aaron Jones and Roschon Johnson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Aaron Jones (MIN) has a bye in Week 6, and Roschon Johnson (CHI) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Aaron Jones or Roschon Johnson a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Aaron Jones outscored Roschon Johnson by 0.6 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.