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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Chris Olave vs Juwan JohnsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Chris Olave is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 13.6 PPG to Juwan Johnson's 8.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Chris Olave is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Chris Olave (13.6 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.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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WRNew Orleans Saints#9PPG LEADER

Chris Olave

PPG

13.6

Games

Rec

100

Rec Yds

1,163

Rec TDs

Targets

156

Bye

Week 8

TENew Orleans Saints#17

Juwan Johnson

PPG

8.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

889

Rec TDs

Targets

102

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Chris Olave

Juwan Johnson

Head to Head

13.6 PPG8.3 PPG

16 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Chris Olave: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #9 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.

Chris Olave vs Juwan Johnson: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Chris Olave (WR, New Orleans Saints) against Juwan Johnson (TE, New Orleans Saints) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Chris Olave averaged 13.6 PPG in 2025 over 16 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.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Chris Olave at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Juwan Johnson is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Chris Olave (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Juwan Johnson (age 29) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Chris Olave outscored Juwan Johnson by a projected 90 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Juwan Johnson played 17 games in 2025 compared to Chris Olave's 16. That durability gap means Juwan Johnson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Chris Olave scored 9 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Chris Olave saw 156 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Chris Olave is 4 years younger than Juwan Johnson (25 vs 29), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Chris Olave vs Juwan Johnson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Chris Olave	Juwan Johnson
PPG (Half-PPR)	13.6	8.3
Games Played	16	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	218	141
Receptions	100	77
Rec/Game	6.3	4.5
Receiving Yards	1,163	889
Rec Yds/Game	72.7	52.3
Receiving TDs	9	3
Targets	156	102
Target Share/Game	9.8	6.0
Age	25	29
Experience	3 yrs	5 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 8

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Chris Olave holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 13.6 points per game. Juwan Johnson averaged 8.3 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 Chris Olave or Juwan Johnson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Chris Olave has the edge at 13.6 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 Chris Olave and Juwan Johnson average in 2025?▾

Chris Olave averaged 13.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Juwan Johnson averaged 8.3 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 5.3 points per game.

Do Chris Olave and Juwan Johnson share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Chris Olave and Juwan Johnson share a Week 8 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.