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Cam Akers or Roschon JohnsonWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

DraftCall Analytics

Start Roschon Johnson over Cam Akers in 2026.

Roschon Johnson averaged 8.1 PPG in 2025 to Cam Akers's 6.0, a 2.1 point per game edge. Both play running backs, so that per-game gap is the cleanest tiebreaker for a 2026 start or sit.

The Bottom Line

Roschon Johnson has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.1-PPG advantage is real (8.1 to 6.0), and Roschon Johnson's 5 touchdowns show scoring upside. Cam Akers is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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RBMinnesota Vikings

Cam Akers

PPG

6.0

Games

Rush Yds

318

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 6

RBChicago BearsPPG LEADER

Roschon Johnson

PPG

8.1

Games

Rush Yds

445

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

168

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Cam Akers

Roschon Johnson

Head to Head

6.0 PPG8.1 PPG

13 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Cam Akers: Unranked RB. Roschon Johnson: Unranked RB. Among the top 50 running backs this season, Cam Akers is producing at 27% of elite pace and Roschon Johnson at 37%. That per-game gap means Roschon Johnson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Cam Akers vs Roschon Johnson: The Full Breakdown

Two running backs who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Cam Akers (Minnesota Vikings) finished the 2025 season averaging 6.0 fantasy points per game in 13 games. Roschon Johnson (Chicago Bears) came in at 8.1 PPG over 14 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Roschon Johnson carries a 2.1-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. Cam Akers ran for 318 yards and 2 touchdowns; Roschon Johnson posted 445 and 4. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

Cam Akers has his bye in Week 6, 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

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: Cam Akers (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. Roschon Johnson (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Roschon Johnson outscored Cam Akers by a projected 36 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Roschon Johnson played 14 games in 2025 compared to Cam Akers's 13. That durability gap means Roschon Johnson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Roschon Johnson scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Cam Akers vs Roschon Johnson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cam Akers	Roschon Johnson
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.0	8.1
Games Played	13	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	78	113
Rushing Yards	318	445
Rush Yds/Game	24.5	31.8
Rushing TDs	2	4
Receptions	14	22
Receiving Yards	98	168
Targets	0	0
Total TDs	2	5
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 7

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Roschon Johnson holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 8.1 points per game. Cam Akers averaged 6.0 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 Cam Akers or Roschon Johnson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Roschon Johnson has the edge at 8.1 PPG compared to Cam Akers's 6.0 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.

Should I draft Cam Akers or Roschon Johnson in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Roschon Johnson is the earlier pick. He averaged 8.1 fantasy points per game in 2025 to Cam Akers's 6.0, a 2.1 point per game edge over a full season. Positional rank, fantasy tier, and bye week are broken down below.

How many fantasy points did Cam Akers and Roschon Johnson average in 2025?▾

Cam Akers averaged 6.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Roschon Johnson averaged 8.1 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 2.1 points per game.

When are Cam Akers and Roschon Johnson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Cam Akers (MIN) has a bye in Week 6, and Roschon Johnson (CHI) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Cam Akers or Roschon Johnson a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Roschon Johnson outscored Cam Akers by 2.1 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.