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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Antonio Gibson vs Jaylen WrightWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Antonio Gibson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.9 PPG to Jaylen Wright's 6.1 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Antonio Gibson is the better fantasy play this season.

Antonio Gibson has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 1.8-PPG advantage is real (7.9 to 6.1), and Antonio Gibson's 4 touchdowns show scoring upside. Jaylen Wright 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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RBNew England Patriots#99PPG LEADER

Antonio Gibson

PPG

7.9

Games

Rush Yds

548

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

195

Bye

Week 14

RBMiami Dolphins#99

Jaylen Wright

PPG

6.1

Games

Rush Yds

295

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Antonio Gibson

Jaylen Wright

Head to Head

7.9 PPG6.1 PPG

15 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Antonio Gibson: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Jaylen Wright: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Antonio Gibson is producing at 36% of elite pace and Jaylen Wright at 28%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Antonio Gibson vs Jaylen Wright: The Full Breakdown

Antonio Gibson and Jaylen Wright are both viable fantasy running backs heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Antonio Gibson averaged 7.9 PPG across 15 games with the New England Patriots, while Jaylen Wright posted 6.1 PPG in 14 appearances for the Miami Dolphins.

A 1.8-PPG gap gives Antonio Gibson the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Antonio Gibson ran for 548 yards and 3 touchdowns; Jaylen Wright posted 295 and 2. 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: Antonio Gibson sits Week 14 while Jaylen Wright is off Week 6. 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: Antonio Gibson (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. Jaylen Wright (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Antonio Gibson outscored Jaylen Wright by a projected 31 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Antonio Gibson played 15 games in 2025 compared to Jaylen Wright's 14. That durability gap means Antonio Gibson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Antonio Gibson scored 4 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Antonio Gibson vs Jaylen Wright: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Antonio Gibson	Jaylen Wright
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.9	6.1
Games Played	15	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	119	85
Rushing Yards	548	295
Rush Yds/Game	36.5	21.1
Rushing TDs	3	2
Receptions	24	12
Receiving Yards	195	88
Targets	0	0
Total TDs	4	2
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 6

Summary

Antonio Gibson outscored Jaylen Wright by 1.8 PPG in 2025 (7.9 to 6.1). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Antonio Gibson or Jaylen Wright in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Antonio Gibson has the edge at 7.9 PPG compared to Jaylen Wright's 6.1 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 Antonio Gibson and Jaylen Wright average in 2025?▾

Antonio Gibson averaged 7.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Jaylen Wright averaged 6.1 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 1.8 points per game.

When are Antonio Gibson and Jaylen Wright's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Antonio Gibson (NE) has a bye in Week 14, and Jaylen Wright (MIA) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Antonio Gibson or Jaylen Wright a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Antonio Gibson outscored Jaylen Wright by 1.8 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.