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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

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

Cam Skattebo is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.5 PPG to Ty Johnson's 5.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Cam Skattebo is the better fantasy play this season.

Cam Skattebo is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 14.5 PPG and 617 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Ty Johnson (5.2 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Cam Skattebo as the starter and Ty Johnson as depth.

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

Rush Yds

410

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

207

Bye

Week 8

RBBuffalo Bills#99

Ty Johnson

PPG

5.2

Games

Rush Yds

200

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

263

Bye

Week 12

The Edge Chart

Cam Skattebo

Ty Johnson

Head to Head

14.5 PPG5.2 PPG

8 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Cam Skattebo: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #10 at the position). Ty 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 Ty Johnson at 24%. That ranking gap means Cam Skattebo carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Cam Skattebo vs Ty Johnson: The Full Breakdown

There is a real production gap between these two running backs. Cam Skattebo (New York Giants) averaged 14.5 PPG over 8 games in 2025, outscoring Ty Johnson (Buffalo Bills, 5.2 PPG) by 9.3 points per week. That separation would need a significant matchup swing to overcome.

Cam Skattebo carries a 9.3-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 Skattebo ran for 410 yards and 5 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: Cam Skattebo is off Week 8 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

If you can acquire Cam Skattebo at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Ty Johnson is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Cam Skattebo (age 24) 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?

•Cam Skattebo outscored Ty Johnson by a projected 158 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Ty Johnson played 17 games in 2025 compared to Cam Skattebo's 8. That durability gap means Ty 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.
•Cam Skattebo is 4 years younger than Ty Johnson (24 vs 28), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Cam Skattebo vs Ty Johnson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cam Skattebo	Ty Johnson
PPG (Half-PPR)	14.5	5.2
Games Played	8	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	116	88
Rushing Yards	410	200
Rush Yds/Game	51.3	11.8
Rushing TDs	5	3
Receptions	24	24
Receiving Yards	207	263
Targets	32	33
Total TDs	7	5
Age	24	28
Experience	-	7 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 12

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Cam Skattebo holds the PPG edge with solid output at 14.5 points per game. Ty Johnson averaged 5.2 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 Ty Johnson in fantasy football?▾

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

Cam Skattebo averaged 14.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 8 games in 2025. Ty Johnson averaged 5.2 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 9.3 points per game.

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

Cam Skattebo (NYG) has a bye in Week 8, and Ty Johnson (BUF) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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

Cam Skattebo outscored Ty Johnson by 9.3 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.