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Bijan Robinson vs Roschon JohnsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Bijan Robinson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 19.5 PPG to Roschon Johnson's 8.1 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Bijan Robinson is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. Bijan Robinson outscored Roschon Johnson by 11.4 PPG in 2025 with 11 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Bijan Robinson is the clear pick. Roschon Johnson profiles as a matchup-dependent running back who can spike but lacks the consistent floor.

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
17
Rush Yds
1,478
Rush TDs
7
Rec
79
Rec Yds
820
Bye
Week 11
RBChicago Bears#99
Roschon Johnson
PPG
8.1
Games
14
Rush Yds
445
Rush TDs
4
Rec
22
Rec Yds
168
Bye
Week 7

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Bijan Robinson
Roschon Johnson

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19.5 PPG8.1 PPG
17 GP14 GP
Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Bijan Robinson: Tier 1 (Elite) RB (ranked #3 at the position). Roschon Johnson: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Bijan Robinson is producing at 89% of elite pace and Roschon Johnson at 37%. That ranking gap means Bijan Robinson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Bijan Robinson vs Roschon Johnson: The Full Breakdown

Bijan Robinson and Roschon Johnson are at different tiers heading into 2026. The Atlanta Falcons running back averaged 19.5 PPG in 2025, a full 11.4 points per game ahead of Roschon Johnson's 8.1 with the Chicago Bears. That kind of gap doesn't close on matchup alone.

That 11.4-point weekly advantage for Bijan Robinson is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Bijan Robinson is the receiving back in this matchup, turning 79 targets into 820 yards, while Roschon Johnson profiles as a more traditional rusher with 445 rushing yards and 4 touchdowns. In PPR and half-PPR formats Bijan Robinson carries the higher weekly floor. In standard leagues the gap tightens considerably.

Bijan Robinson has his bye in Week 11, and Roschon Johnson rests in Week 7. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at running back for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Bijan Robinson is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Roschon Johnson is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Bijan Robinson (age 24) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Roschon Johnson (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

  • Bijan Robinson outscored Roschon Johnson by a projected 194 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Bijan Robinson played 17 games in 2025 compared to Roschon Johnson's 14. 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 Roschon Johnson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatBijan RobinsonRoschon Johnson
PPG (Half-PPR)19.58.1
Games Played1714
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)332113
Rushing Yards1,478445
Rush Yds/Game86.931.8
Rushing TDs74
Receptions7922
Receiving Yards820168
Targets1030
Total TDs115
Age24-
Experience2 yrs-
Bye WeekWeek 11Week 7

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Bijan Robinson at 19.5 PPG, 11.4 points per game above Roschon Johnson's 8.1. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Bijan Robinson or Roschon Johnson in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Bijan Robinson has the edge at 19.5 PPG compared to Roschon Johnson's 8.1 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 Roschon Johnson average in 2025?

Bijan Robinson averaged 19.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Roschon Johnson averaged 8.1 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 11.4 points per game.

When are Bijan Robinson and Roschon Johnson's bye weeks in 2026?

Bijan Robinson (ATL) has a bye in Week 11, and Roschon Johnson (CHI) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Bijan Robinson or Roschon Johnson a better fantasy running back in 2026?

Bijan Robinson outscored Roschon Johnson by 11.4 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.