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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Blake Corum vs Ty JohnsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Blake Corum is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.0 PPG to Ty Johnson's 5.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Blake Corum is the better fantasy play this season.

Blake Corum is the better play on a neutral week. 7.0 PPG with 782 yards gives a reliable baseline. Ty Johnson at 5.2 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Blake Corum higher, but do not fade Ty Johnson entirely.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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RBLos Angeles Rams#47PPG LEADER

Blake Corum

PPG

7.0

Games

Rush Yds

746

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

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

Blake Corum

Ty Johnson

Head to Head

7.0 PPG5.2 PPG

17 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Blake Corum: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #47 at the position). Ty Johnson: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Blake Corum is producing at 32% of elite pace and Ty Johnson at 24%. That ranking gap means Blake Corum carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Blake Corum vs Ty Johnson: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Blake Corum and Ty Johnson is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Los Angeles Rams running back put up 7.0 PPG in 2025 over 17 games; Ty Johnson of the Buffalo Bills averaged 5.2 in 17. A 1.8-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 1.8 points favors Blake Corum, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one running back to the other.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Blake Corum ran for 746 yards and 6 touchdowns; Ty Johnson posted 200 and 3. 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: Blake Corum 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

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Blake Corum (age 25) 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?

•Blake Corum outscored Ty Johnson by a projected 31 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Blake Corum scored 6 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Blake Corum vs Ty Johnson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Blake Corum	Ty Johnson
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.0	5.2
Games Played	17	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	119	88
Rushing Yards	746	200
Rush Yds/Game	43.9	11.8
Rushing TDs	6	3
Receptions	8	24
Receiving Yards	36	263
Targets	14	33
Total TDs	6	5
Age	25	28
Experience	1 yrs	7 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 12

Summary

7.0 PPG for Blake Corum versus 5.2 for Ty Johnson in 2025. The baseline favors Blake Corum, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Blake Corum or Ty Johnson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Blake Corum has the edge at 7.0 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 Blake Corum and Ty Johnson average in 2025?▾

Blake Corum averaged 7.0 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 1.8 points per game.

When are Blake Corum and Ty Johnson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Blake Corum (LAR) 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 Blake Corum or Ty Johnson a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Blake Corum outscored Ty Johnson by 1.8 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.