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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Bijan Robinson vs Jaylen WarrenWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Bijan Robinson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 19.5 PPG to Jaylen Warren's 12.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Bijan Robinson is the better fantasy play this season.

Bijan Robinson is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 19.5 PPG and 2,298 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Jaylen Warren (12.3 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Bijan Robinson as the starter and Jaylen Warren as depth.

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

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RBAtlanta Falcons#3PPG LEADER

Bijan Robinson

PPG

19.5

Games

Rush Yds

1,478

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

820

Bye

Week 11

RBPittsburgh Steelers#18

Jaylen Warren

PPG

12.3

Games

Rush Yds

958

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

333

Bye

Week 9

The Edge Chart

Bijan Robinson

Jaylen Warren

Head to Head

19.5 PPG12.3 PPG

17 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 9

Fantasy Tiers

Bijan Robinson: Tier 1 (Elite) RB (ranked #3 at the position). Jaylen Warren: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #18 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Bijan Robinson is producing at 89% of elite pace and Jaylen Warren at 56%. That ranking gap means Bijan Robinson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Bijan Robinson vs Jaylen Warren: The Full Breakdown

There is a real production gap between these two running backs. Bijan Robinson (Atlanta Falcons) averaged 19.5 PPG over 17 games in 2025, outscoring Jaylen Warren (Pittsburgh Steelers, 12.3 PPG) by 7.2 points per week. That separation would need a significant matchup swing to overcome.

A 7.2-PPG gap gives Bijan Robinson 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 are three-down backs with real passing-game roles. Bijan Robinson caught 79 balls for 820 yards, and Jaylen Warren hauled in 40 for 333. That receiving workload gives them high PPR floors even in games where the ground attack gets stuffed, and it is why both stay on the field in obvious passing situations.

One scheduling note: Bijan Robinson is off Week 11 and Jaylen Warren Week 9. 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.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Bijan Robinson at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Jaylen Warren is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Bijan Robinson (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?

•Bijan Robinson outscored Jaylen Warren by a projected 122 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Bijan Robinson played 17 games in 2025 compared to Jaylen Warren's 16. That durability gap means Bijan Robinson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Bijan Robinson scored 11 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Bijan Robinson caught 79 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Bijan Robinson vs Jaylen Warren: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Bijan Robinson	Jaylen Warren
PPG (Half-PPR)	19.5	12.3
Games Played	17	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	332	197
Rushing Yards	1,478	958
Rush Yds/Game	86.9	59.9
Rushing TDs	7	6
Receptions	79	40
Receiving Yards	820	333
Targets	103	45
Total TDs	11	8
Age	24	27
Experience	2 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 9

Summary

Bijan Robinson outscored Jaylen Warren by 7.2 PPG in 2025 (19.5 to 12.3). 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 Bijan Robinson or Jaylen Warren in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Bijan Robinson has the edge at 19.5 PPG compared to Jaylen Warren's 12.3 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 Bijan Robinson and Jaylen Warren average in 2025?▾

Bijan Robinson averaged 19.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Jaylen Warren averaged 12.3 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 7.2 points per game.

When are Bijan Robinson and Jaylen Warren's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Bijan Robinson (ATL) has a bye in Week 11, and Jaylen Warren (PIT) has a bye in Week 9. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Bijan Robinson or Jaylen Warren a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Bijan Robinson outscored Jaylen Warren 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.