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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Alexander Mattison vs Rachaad WhiteWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Rachaad White is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.2 PPG to Alexander Mattison's 5.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Rachaad White is the better fantasy play this season.

Rachaad White has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 1.9-PPG advantage is real (7.2 to 5.3), and Rachaad White's 4 touchdowns show scoring upside. Alexander Mattison is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

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RBLas Vegas Raiders#99

Alexander Mattison

PPG

5.3

Games

Rush Yds

255

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 10

RBTampa Bay Buccaneers#45PPG LEADER

Rachaad White

PPG

7.2

Games

Rush Yds

572

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

218

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Alexander Mattison

Rachaad White

Head to Head

5.3 PPG7.2 PPG

14 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Alexander Mattison: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Rachaad White: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #45 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Alexander Mattison is producing at 24% of elite pace and Rachaad White at 33%. That ranking gap means Rachaad White carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Alexander Mattison vs Rachaad White: The Full Breakdown

Two running backs who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Alexander Mattison (Las Vegas Raiders) finished the 2025 season averaging 5.3 fantasy points per game in 14 games. Rachaad White (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) came in at 7.2 PPG over 17 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Rachaad White carries a 1.9-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Rachaad White is the receiving back in this matchup, turning 40 targets into 218 yards, while Alexander Mattison profiles as a more traditional rusher with 255 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. In PPR and half-PPR formats Rachaad White carries the higher weekly floor. In standard leagues the gap tightens considerably.

One thing to note: both players share a Week 10 bye. That means you need a backup plan at running back for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.

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: Alexander Mattison (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. Rachaad White (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Rachaad White outscored Alexander Mattison by a projected 32 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Rachaad White played 17 games in 2025 compared to Alexander Mattison's 14. That durability gap means Rachaad White contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Rachaad White scored 4 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.2 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Rachaad White caught 40 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.
•Both players share a Week 10 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Alexander Mattison vs Rachaad White: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Alexander Mattison	Rachaad White
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.3	7.2
Games Played	14	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	74	122
Rushing Yards	255	572
Rush Yds/Game	18.2	33.6
Rushing TDs	2	4
Receptions	14	40
Receiving Yards	95	218
Targets	0	45
Total TDs	2	4
Age	-	27
Experience	-	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 10

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Rachaad White holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 7.2 points per game. Alexander Mattison averaged 5.3 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Alexander Mattison or Rachaad White in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Rachaad White has the edge at 7.2 PPG compared to Alexander Mattison's 5.3 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 Alexander Mattison and Rachaad White average in 2025?▾

Alexander Mattison averaged 5.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Rachaad White averaged 7.2 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 1.9 points per game.

Do Alexander Mattison and Rachaad White share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Alexander Mattison and Rachaad White share a Week 10 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at running back for that week.

Is Alexander Mattison or Rachaad White a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Rachaad White outscored Alexander Mattison by 1.9 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.