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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Chase Brown vs Jaylen WarrenWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Chase Brown is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.6 PPG to Jaylen Warren's 12.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Chase Brown is the better fantasy play this season.

Chase Brown has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.3-PPG advantage is real (14.6 to 12.3), and Chase Brown's 11 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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RBCincinnati Bengals#9PPG LEADER

Chase Brown

PPG

14.6

Games

Rush Yds

1,019

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

437

Bye

Week 6

RBPittsburgh Steelers#18

Jaylen Warren

PPG

12.3

Games

Rush Yds

958

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

333

Bye

Week 9

The Edge Chart

Chase Brown

Jaylen Warren

Head to Head

14.6 PPG12.3 PPG

17 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 9

Fantasy Tiers

Chase Brown: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #9 at the position). Jaylen Warren: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #18 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Chase Brown is producing at 66% of elite pace and Jaylen Warren at 56%. That ranking gap means Chase Brown carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Chase Brown vs Jaylen Warren: The Full Breakdown

Chase Brown and Jaylen Warren are both viable fantasy running backs heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Chase Brown averaged 14.6 PPG across 17 games with the Cincinnati Bengals, while Jaylen Warren posted 12.3 PPG in 16 appearances for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

A 2.3-PPG gap gives Chase Brown the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both are three-down backs with real passing-game roles. Chase Brown caught 69 balls for 437 yards, and Jaylen Warren hauled in 40 for 333. That receiving workload gives them high PPR floors even in games where the ground attack gets stuffed, and it is why both stay on the field in obvious passing situations.

One scheduling note: Chase Brown is off Week 6 and Jaylen Warren Week 9. 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

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: Chase Brown (age 26) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. Jaylen Warren (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Chase Brown outscored Jaylen Warren by a projected 39 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Chase Brown played 17 games in 2025 compared to Jaylen Warren's 16. That durability gap means Chase Brown contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Chase Brown scored 11 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Chase Brown caught 69 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Chase Brown vs Jaylen Warren: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Chase Brown	Jaylen Warren
PPG (Half-PPR)	14.6	12.3
Games Played	17	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	248	197
Rushing Yards	1,019	958
Rush Yds/Game	59.9	59.9
Rushing TDs	6	6
Receptions	69	40
Receiving Yards	437	333
Targets	88	45
Total TDs	11	8
Age	26	27
Experience	2 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 9

Summary

Chase Brown outscored Jaylen Warren by 2.3 PPG in 2025 (14.6 to 12.3). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Chase Brown or Jaylen Warren in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Chase Brown has the edge at 14.6 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 Chase Brown and Jaylen Warren average in 2025?▾

Chase Brown averaged 14.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Jaylen Warren averaged 12.3 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 2.3 points per game.

When are Chase Brown and Jaylen Warren's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Chase Brown (CIN) has a bye in Week 6, and Jaylen Warren (PIT) has a bye in Week 9. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Chase Brown or Jaylen Warren a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Chase Brown outscored Jaylen Warren by 2.3 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.