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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Bhayshul Tuten vs Najee HarrisWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Najee Harris is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.8 PPG to Bhayshul Tuten's 5.6 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Najee Harris is the better fantasy play this season.

Najee Harris is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 12.8 PPG and 1,235 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 Najee Harris 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.

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RBJacksonville Jaguars#58

Bhayshul Tuten

PPG

5.6

Games

Rush Yds

307

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 7

RBPittsburgh Steelers#99PPG LEADER

Najee Harris

PPG

12.8

Games

Rush Yds

1,010

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

225

Bye

Week 9

The Edge Chart

Bhayshul Tuten

Najee Harris

Head to Head

5.6 PPG12.8 PPG

15 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 9

Fantasy Tiers

Bhayshul Tuten: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #58 at the position). Najee Harris: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Bhayshul Tuten is producing at 25% of elite pace and Najee Harris at 58%. That ranking gap means Bhayshul Tuten carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Bhayshul Tuten vs Najee Harris: The Full Breakdown

The numbers tell a clear story here. Najee Harris put up 12.8 fantasy points per game for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2025, while Bhayshul Tuten managed 5.6 across 15 games with the Jacksonville Jaguars. A 7.2-point weekly edge is substantial at the running back position.

Najee Harris carries a 7.2-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. Bhayshul Tuten ran for 307 yards and 5 touchdowns; Najee Harris posted 1010 and 6. 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: Bhayshul Tuten sits Week 7 while Najee Harris 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 Najee Harris 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. Najee Harris (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Najee Harris outscored Bhayshul Tuten by a projected 122 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Najee Harris played 17 games in 2025 compared to Bhayshul Tuten's 15. That durability gap means Najee Harris contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Bhayshul Tuten scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.5 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Bhayshul Tuten vs Najee Harris: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Bhayshul Tuten	Najee Harris
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.6	12.8
Games Played	15	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	84	218
Rushing Yards	307	1,010
Rush Yds/Game	20.5	59.4
Rushing TDs	5	6
Receptions	10	30
Receiving Yards	79	225
Targets	14	0
Total TDs	7	7
Age	24	-
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 9

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Najee Harris holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 12.8 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Bhayshul Tuten or Najee Harris in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Najee Harris has the edge at 12.8 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 Najee Harris average in 2025?▾

Bhayshul Tuten averaged 5.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Najee Harris averaged 12.8 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 7.2 points per game.

When are Bhayshul Tuten and Najee Harris's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Bhayshul Tuten or Najee Harris a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Najee Harris outscored Bhayshul Tuten by 7.2 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.