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

Cam Skattebo is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.5 PPG to Theo Johnson's 7.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Cam Skattebo is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Cam Skattebo (14.5 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Theo Johnson (7.0 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

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
TENew York Giants#24
Theo Johnson
PPG
7.0
Games
15
Rec
45
Rec Yds
528
Rec TDs
5
Targets
74
Bye
Week 8

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Cam Skattebo
Theo Johnson

Head to Head

14.5 PPG7.0 PPG
8 GP15 GP
Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Cam Skattebo: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #10 at the position). Theo Johnson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #24 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE in most league formats.

Cam Skattebo vs Theo Johnson: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Cam Skattebo (RB, New York Giants) against Theo Johnson (TE, New York Giants) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Cam Skattebo averaged 14.5 PPG in 2025 over 8 games, while Theo Johnson posted 7.0 PPG across 15 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs 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. Theo 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. Theo Johnson (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

  • Cam Skattebo outscored Theo Johnson by a projected 128 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Theo Johnson played 15 games in 2025 compared to Cam Skattebo's 8. That durability gap means Theo 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.
  • Theo Johnson caught 45 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.
  • Both players share a Week 8 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Cam Skattebo vs Theo Johnson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatCam SkatteboTheo Johnson
PPG (Half-PPR)14.57.0
Games Played815
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)116105
Rushing Yards4100
Rush Yds/Game51.30.0
Rushing TDs50
Receptions2445
Receiving Yards207528
Targets3274
Total TDs75
Age2425
Experience-1 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 8Week 8

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Cam Skattebo at 14.5 PPG, 7.5 points per game above Theo Johnson's 7.0. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Cam Skattebo or Theo Johnson in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Cam Skattebo has the edge at 14.5 PPG compared to Theo Johnson's 7.0 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.

How many fantasy points did Cam Skattebo and Theo Johnson average in 2025?

Cam Skattebo averaged 14.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 8 games in 2025. Theo Johnson averaged 7.0 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 7.5 points per game.

Do Cam Skattebo and Theo Johnson share a bye week?

Yes, both Cam Skattebo and Theo Johnson share a Week 8 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at running back for that week.

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