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AJ Barner vs Jonathan Taylor

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

TESeattle Seahawks
AJ Barner
PPG
7.1
Games
17
Rec
52
Rec Yds
519
Rec TDs
6
Targets
68
Bye
Week 10
RBIndianapolis ColtsPPG LEADER
Jonathan Taylor
PPG
20.0
Games
17
Rush Yds
1,585
Rush TDs
18
Rec
46
Rec Yds
378
Bye
Week 14

Head to Head

7.1 PPG20.0 PPG
17 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 14

AJ Barner vs Jonathan Taylor: Who Should You Start?

Comparing AJ Barner (TE, Seattle Seahawks) against Jonathan Taylor (RB, Indianapolis Colts) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. AJ Barner averaged 7.1 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Jonathan Taylor posted 20.0 PPG across 17 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

AJ Barner has his bye in Week 10, Jonathan Taylor in Week 14. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

The Bottom Line

20.0 PPG for Jonathan Taylor versus 7.1 for AJ Barner in 2025. The baseline favors Jonathan Taylor, 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 AJ Barner or Jonathan Taylor in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Jonathan Taylor has the edge at 20.0 PPG compared to AJ Barner's 7.1 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 AJ Barner and Jonathan Taylor average in 2025?

AJ Barner averaged 7.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Jonathan Taylor averaged 20.0 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 12.9 points per game.

When are AJ Barner and Jonathan Taylor's bye weeks in 2026?

AJ Barner (SEA) has a bye in Week 10, and Jonathan Taylor (IND) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.