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Cam Skattebo vs Roschon JohnsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Cam Skattebo is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.5 PPG to Roschon Johnson's 8.1 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Cam Skattebo is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. Cam Skattebo outscored Roschon Johnson by 6.4 PPG in 2025 with 7 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Cam Skattebo 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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RBNew York Giants#10PPG LEADER
Cam Skattebo
PPG
14.5
Games
8
Rush Yds
410
Rush TDs
5
Rec
24
Rec Yds
207
Bye
Week 8
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
Cam Skattebo
Roschon Johnson

Head to Head

14.5 PPG8.1 PPG
8 GP14 GP
Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Cam Skattebo: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #10 at the position). Roschon Johnson: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Cam Skattebo is producing at 66% of elite pace and Roschon Johnson at 37%. That ranking gap means Cam Skattebo carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Cam Skattebo vs Roschon Johnson: The Full Breakdown

Cam Skattebo and Roschon Johnson are at different tiers heading into 2026. The New York Giants running back averaged 14.5 PPG in 2025, a full 6.4 points per game ahead of Roschon Johnson's 8.1 with the Chicago Bears. That kind of gap doesn't close on matchup alone.

The per-game difference of 6.4 points favors Cam Skattebo, 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. Cam Skattebo ran for 410 yards and 5 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 Skattebo has his bye in Week 8, 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

Cam Skattebo 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: Cam Skattebo (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?

  • Cam Skattebo outscored Roschon Johnson by a projected 109 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Roschon Johnson played 14 games in 2025 compared to Cam Skattebo's 8. That durability gap means Roschon Johnson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
  • Cam Skattebo scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.9 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Cam Skattebo vs Roschon Johnson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatCam SkatteboRoschon Johnson
PPG (Half-PPR)14.58.1
Games Played814
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)116113
Rushing Yards410445
Rush Yds/Game51.331.8
Rushing TDs54
Receptions2422
Receiving Yards207168
Targets320
Total TDs75
Age24-
Bye WeekWeek 8Week 7

Summary

14.5 PPG for Cam Skattebo versus 8.1 for Roschon Johnson in 2025. The baseline favors Cam Skattebo, 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 Cam Skattebo or Roschon Johnson in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Cam Skattebo has the edge at 14.5 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 Cam Skattebo and Roschon Johnson average in 2025?

Cam Skattebo averaged 14.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 8 games in 2025. Roschon Johnson averaged 8.1 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 6.4 points per game.

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

Cam Skattebo (NYG) has a bye in Week 8, and Roschon Johnson (CHI) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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

Cam Skattebo outscored Roschon Johnson by 6.4 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.

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