Head to Head

Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Bhayshul Tuten vs Jaylen WarrenWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jaylen Warren is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.3 PPG to Bhayshul Tuten's 5.6 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jaylen Warren is the better fantasy play this season.

Jaylen Warren is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 12.3 PPG and 1,291 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Bhayshul Tuten (5.6 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Jaylen Warren as the starter and Bhayshul Tuten as depth.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

Want this verdict updated live on Sunday?

Track Bhayshul Tuten and Jaylen Warren in the DraftCall app and get their updates the moment they change.

Get the App

RBJacksonville Jaguars#58

Bhayshul Tuten

PPG

5.6

Games

Rush Yds

307

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 7

RBPittsburgh Steelers#18PPG LEADER

Jaylen Warren

PPG

12.3

Games

Rush Yds

958

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

333

Bye

Week 9

The Edge Chart

Bhayshul Tuten

Jaylen Warren

Head to Head

5.6 PPG12.3 PPG

15 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 9

Fantasy Tiers

Bhayshul Tuten: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #58 at the position). Jaylen Warren: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #18 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Bhayshul Tuten is producing at 25% of elite pace and Jaylen Warren at 56%. That ranking gap means Jaylen Warren carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Bhayshul Tuten vs Jaylen Warren: The Full Breakdown

The numbers tell a clear story here. Jaylen Warren put up 12.3 fantasy points per game for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2025, while Bhayshul Tuten managed 5.6 across 15 games with the Jacksonville Jaguars. A 6.7-point weekly edge is substantial at the running back position.

Jaylen Warren carries a 6.7-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.

Jaylen Warren is the receiving back in this matchup, turning 40 targets into 333 yards, while Bhayshul Tuten profiles as a more traditional rusher with 307 rushing yards and 5 touchdowns. In PPR and half-PPR formats Jaylen Warren carries the higher weekly floor. In standard leagues the gap tightens considerably.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Bhayshul Tuten sits Week 7 while Jaylen Warren is off Week 9. 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

If you can acquire Jaylen Warren at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Bhayshul Tuten is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Bhayshul Tuten (age 24) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Jaylen Warren (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Jaylen Warren outscored Bhayshul Tuten by a projected 114 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jaylen Warren played 16 games in 2025 compared to Bhayshul Tuten's 15. That durability gap means Jaylen Warren contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jaylen Warren scored 8 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.5 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Jaylen Warren caught 40 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Bhayshul Tuten vs Jaylen Warren: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Bhayshul Tuten	Jaylen Warren
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.6	12.3
Games Played	15	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	84	197
Rushing Yards	307	958
Rush Yds/Game	20.5	59.9
Rushing TDs	5	6
Receptions	10	40
Receiving Yards	79	333
Targets	14	45
Total TDs	7	8
Age	24	27
Experience	-	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 9

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Jaylen Warren holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 12.3 points per game. Bhayshul Tuten averaged 5.6 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.

Website vs App

Get the AI verdict on Bhayshul Tuten vs Jaylen Warren

DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality, recent trends, injury impact, and game script to give you a clear start/sit recommendation.

See everything in the app →

Launch List

Get the live verdict on Bhayshul Tuten vs Jaylen Warren

The DraftCall app delivers live game-day verdicts on every matchup. Join the launch list and we will email you the day it goes live for the 2026 NFL season, with your direct iOS and Android install links.

We will never share your email. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Bhayshul Tuten or Jaylen Warren in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jaylen Warren has the edge at 12.3 PPG compared to Bhayshul Tuten's 5.6 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 Bhayshul Tuten and Jaylen Warren average in 2025?▾

Bhayshul Tuten averaged 5.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Jaylen Warren averaged 12.3 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 6.7 points per game.

When are Bhayshul Tuten and Jaylen Warren's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Bhayshul Tuten (JAX) has a bye in Week 7, and Jaylen Warren (PIT) has a bye in Week 9. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Bhayshul Tuten or Jaylen Warren a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Jaylen Warren outscored Bhayshul Tuten by 6.7 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.