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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

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

Bijan Robinson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 19.5 PPG to Ty Johnson's 5.2 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. Ty Johnson (5.2 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Bijan Robinson as the starter and Ty Johnson 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

RBBuffalo Bills#99

Ty Johnson

PPG

5.2

Games

Rush Yds

200

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

263

Bye

Week 12

The Edge Chart

Bijan Robinson

Ty Johnson

Head to Head

19.5 PPG5.2 PPG

17 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Bijan Robinson: Tier 1 (Elite) RB (ranked #3 at the position). Ty 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 Ty Johnson at 24%. That ranking gap means Bijan Robinson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Bijan Robinson vs Ty Johnson: 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 Ty Johnson (Buffalo Bills, 5.2 PPG) by 14.3 points per week. That separation would need a significant matchup swing to overcome.

A 14.3-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.

Bijan Robinson is the receiving back in this matchup, turning 79 targets into 820 yards, while Ty Johnson profiles as a more traditional rusher with 200 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns. In PPR and half-PPR formats Bijan Robinson carries the higher weekly floor. In standard leagues the gap tightens considerably.

One scheduling note: Bijan Robinson is off Week 11 and Ty Johnson Week 12. 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. Ty Johnson 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. Ty Johnson (age 28, 7 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Bijan Robinson outscored Ty Johnson by a projected 243 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•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.
•Bijan Robinson is 4 years younger than Ty Johnson (24 vs 28), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Bijan Robinson vs Ty Johnson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Bijan Robinson	Ty Johnson
PPG (Half-PPR)	19.5	5.2
Games Played	17	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	332	88
Rushing Yards	1,478	200
Rush Yds/Game	86.9	11.8
Rushing TDs	7	3
Receptions	79	24
Receiving Yards	820	263
Targets	103	33
Total TDs	11	5
Age	24	28
Experience	2 yrs	7 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 12

Summary

Bijan Robinson outscored Ty Johnson by 14.3 PPG in 2025 (19.5 to 5.2). 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 Ty Johnson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Bijan Robinson has the edge at 19.5 PPG compared to Ty Johnson's 5.2 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 Ty Johnson average in 2025?▾

Bijan Robinson averaged 19.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Ty Johnson averaged 5.2 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 14.3 points per game.

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

Bijan Robinson (ATL) has a bye in Week 11, and Ty Johnson (BUF) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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

Bijan Robinson outscored Ty Johnson by 14.3 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.