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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Cam Skattebo vs Jaylen WarrenWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Cam Skattebo is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.5 PPG to Jaylen Warren's 12.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Cam Skattebo is the better fantasy play this season.

Cam Skattebo has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.2-PPG advantage is real (14.5 to 12.3), and Cam Skattebo's 7 touchdowns show scoring upside. Jaylen Warren 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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RBNew York Giants#10PPG LEADER

Cam Skattebo

PPG

14.5

Games

Rush Yds

410

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

207

Bye

Week 8

RBPittsburgh Steelers#18

Jaylen Warren

PPG

12.3

Games

Rush Yds

958

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

333

Bye

Week 9

The Edge Chart

Cam Skattebo

Jaylen Warren

Head to Head

14.5 PPG12.3 PPG

8 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 9

Fantasy Tiers

Cam Skattebo: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #10 at the position). Jaylen Warren: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #18 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Cam Skattebo is producing at 66% of elite pace and Jaylen Warren at 56%. That ranking gap means Cam Skattebo carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Cam Skattebo vs Jaylen Warren: The Full Breakdown

Two running backs who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Cam Skattebo (New York Giants) finished the 2025 season averaging 14.5 fantasy points per game in 8 games. Jaylen Warren (Pittsburgh Steelers) came in at 12.3 PPG over 16 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Cam Skattebo carries a 2.2-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.

Jaylen Warren is the receiving back in this matchup, turning 40 targets into 333 yards, while Cam Skattebo profiles as a more traditional rusher with 410 rushing yards and 5 touchdowns. In PPR and half-PPR formats Jaylen Warren carries the higher weekly floor. In standard leagues the gap tightens considerably.

Cam Skattebo has his bye in Week 8, and Jaylen Warren rests in Week 9. 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 Skattebo (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?

•Cam Skattebo outscored Jaylen Warren by a projected 37 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jaylen Warren played 16 games in 2025 compared to Cam Skattebo's 8. That durability gap means Jaylen Warren contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jaylen Warren scored 8 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.5 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Jaylen Warren caught 40 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Cam Skattebo vs Jaylen Warren: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cam Skattebo	Jaylen Warren
PPG (Half-PPR)	14.5	12.3
Games Played	8	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	116	197
Rushing Yards	410	958
Rush Yds/Game	51.3	59.9
Rushing TDs	5	6
Receptions	24	40
Receiving Yards	207	333
Targets	32	45
Total TDs	7	8
Age	24	27
Experience	-	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 9

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Cam Skattebo holds the PPG edge with solid output at 14.5 points per game. Jaylen Warren averaged 12.3 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 Skattebo or Jaylen Warren in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Cam Skattebo has the edge at 14.5 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 Cam Skattebo and Jaylen Warren average in 2025?▾

Cam Skattebo averaged 14.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 8 games in 2025. Jaylen Warren averaged 12.3 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 2.2 points per game.

When are Cam Skattebo and Jaylen Warren's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Cam Skattebo (NYG) has a bye in Week 8, and Jaylen Warren (PIT) has a bye in Week 9. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Cam Skattebo or Jaylen Warren a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Cam Skattebo outscored Jaylen Warren by 2.2 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.