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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Antonio Gibson vs Ty JohnsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Antonio Gibson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.9 PPG to Ty Johnson's 5.2 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 2.7-PPG advantage is real (7.9 to 5.2), and Antonio Gibson's 4 touchdowns show scoring upside. Ty Johnson is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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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

RBBuffalo Bills#99

Ty Johnson

PPG

5.2

Games

Rush Yds

200

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

263

Bye

Week 12

The Edge Chart

Antonio Gibson

Ty Johnson

Head to Head

7.9 PPG5.2 PPG

15 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Antonio Gibson: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Ty Johnson: 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 Ty Johnson at 24%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Antonio Gibson vs Ty Johnson: The Full Breakdown

Two running backs who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Antonio Gibson (New England Patriots) finished the 2025 season averaging 7.9 fantasy points per game in 15 games. Ty Johnson (Buffalo Bills) came in at 5.2 PPG over 17 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Antonio Gibson carries a 2.7-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.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Antonio Gibson ran for 548 yards and 3 touchdowns; Ty Johnson posted 200 and 3. 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 Ty Johnson is off Week 12. 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. Ty Johnson (age 28, 7 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Antonio Gibson outscored Ty Johnson by a projected 46 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Ty Johnson played 17 games in 2025 compared to Antonio Gibson's 15. That durability gap means Ty Johnson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Ty Johnson scored 5 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 Ty Johnson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Antonio Gibson	Ty Johnson
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.9	5.2
Games Played	15	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	119	88
Rushing Yards	548	200
Rush Yds/Game	36.5	11.8
Rushing TDs	3	3
Receptions	24	24
Receiving Yards	195	263
Targets	0	33
Total TDs	4	5
Age	-	28
Experience	-	7 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 12

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Antonio Gibson holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 7.9 points per game. Ty Johnson averaged 5.2 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 Antonio Gibson or Ty Johnson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Antonio Gibson has the edge at 7.9 PPG compared to Ty Johnson's 5.2 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 Ty Johnson average in 2025?▾

Antonio Gibson averaged 7.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Ty Johnson averaged 5.2 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.7 points per game.

When are Antonio Gibson and Ty Johnson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Antonio Gibson (NE) has a bye in Week 14, and Ty Johnson (BUF) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Antonio Gibson or Ty Johnson a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Antonio Gibson outscored Ty Johnson by 2.7 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.