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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

CeeDee Lamb vs Juwan JohnsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

CeeDee Lamb is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.6 PPG to Juwan Johnson's 8.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

CeeDee Lamb is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, CeeDee Lamb (12.6 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Juwan Johnson (8.3 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.

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

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WRDallas Cowboys#11PPG LEADER

CeeDee Lamb

PPG

12.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,077

Rec TDs

Targets

117

Bye

Week 14

TENew Orleans Saints#17

Juwan Johnson

PPG

8.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

889

Rec TDs

Targets

102

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

CeeDee Lamb

Juwan Johnson

Head to Head

12.6 PPG8.3 PPG

13 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

CeeDee Lamb: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #11 at the position). Juwan Johnson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #17 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE in most league formats.

CeeDee Lamb vs Juwan Johnson: The Full Breakdown

Comparing CeeDee Lamb (WR, Dallas Cowboys) against Juwan Johnson (TE, New Orleans Saints) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. CeeDee Lamb averaged 12.6 PPG in 2025 over 13 games, while Juwan Johnson posted 8.3 PPG across 17 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.

CeeDee Lamb has his bye in Week 14, Juwan Johnson in Week 8. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

CeeDee Lamb is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Juwan Johnson is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: CeeDee Lamb (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Juwan Johnson (age 29) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•CeeDee Lamb outscored Juwan Johnson by a projected 73 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Juwan Johnson played 17 games in 2025 compared to CeeDee Lamb's 13. That durability gap means Juwan Johnson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•CeeDee Lamb scored 3 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.2 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•CeeDee Lamb saw 117 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

CeeDee Lamb vs Juwan Johnson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	CeeDee Lamb	Juwan Johnson
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.6	8.3
Games Played	13	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	164	141
Receptions	75	77
Rec/Game	5.8	4.5
Receiving Yards	1,077	889
Rec Yds/Game	82.8	52.3
Receiving TDs	3	3
Targets	117	102
Target Share/Game	9.0	6.0
Age	27	29
Experience	5 yrs	5 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 8

Summary

12.6 PPG for CeeDee Lamb versus 8.3 for Juwan Johnson in 2025. The baseline favors CeeDee Lamb, 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 CeeDee Lamb or Juwan Johnson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, CeeDee Lamb has the edge at 12.6 PPG compared to Juwan Johnson's 8.3 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 CeeDee Lamb and Juwan Johnson average in 2025?▾

CeeDee Lamb averaged 12.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Juwan Johnson averaged 8.3 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 4.3 points per game.

When are CeeDee Lamb and Juwan Johnson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

CeeDee Lamb (DAL) has a bye in Week 14, and Juwan Johnson (NO) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.