Bhayshul Tuten vs J.K. Dobbins: Who Should You Start?
Bhayshul Tuten and J.K. Dobbins are both viable fantasy running backs heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Bhayshul Tuten averaged 5.6 PPG across 15 games with the Jacksonville Jaguars, while J.K. Dobbins posted 11.0 PPG in 10 appearances for the Denver Broncos.
A 5.4-PPG gap gives J.K. Dobbins 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. Bhayshul Tuten ran for 307 yards and 5 touchdowns; J.K. Dobbins posted 772 and 4. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.
One scheduling note: Bhayshul Tuten is off Week 12 and J.K. Dobbins Week 14. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in running back for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.
