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Cordarrelle Patterson vs Devin SingletaryWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Devin Singletary is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 5.9 PPG to Cordarrelle Patterson's 5.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Devin Singletary is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Devin Singletary and Cordarrelle Patterson are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.4-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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RBPittsburgh Steelers#99
Cordarrelle Patterson
PPG
5.5
Games
15
Rush Yds
225
Rush TDs
2
Rec
18
Rec Yds
142
Bye
Week 9
RBNew York Giants#55PPG LEADER
Devin Singletary
PPG
5.9
Games
17
Rush Yds
437
Rush TDs
5
Rec
18
Rec Yds
151
Bye
Week 8

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Cordarrelle Patterson
Devin Singletary

Head to Head

5.5 PPG5.9 PPG
15 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Cordarrelle Patterson: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Devin Singletary: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #55 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Cordarrelle Patterson is producing at 25% of elite pace and Devin Singletary at 27%. That ranking gap means Devin Singletary carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Cordarrelle Patterson vs Devin Singletary: The Full Breakdown

The gap between Cordarrelle Patterson and Devin Singletary is smaller than most fantasy managers think. Separated by just 0.4 PPG in 2025, this is one of those running back decisions that comes down to context, not name recognition. Cordarrelle Patterson averaged 5.5 PPG with the Pittsburgh Steelers across 15 games, and Devin Singletary posted 5.9 with the New York Giants in 17.

When two running backs are separated by less than two points per game, the decision shifts to weekly context. Who has the softer defense? Who is trending up over the last month? Which team is projected for more total points? Those are the tiebreakers that actually matter.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Cordarrelle Patterson ran for 225 yards and 2 touchdowns; Devin Singletary posted 437 and 5. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

Cordarrelle Patterson has his bye in Week 9, and Devin Singletary rests in Week 8. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at running back for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

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: Cordarrelle Patterson (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. Devin Singletary (age 28, 6 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value.

Did You Know?

  • Devin Singletary outscored Cordarrelle Patterson by a projected 7 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Devin Singletary played 17 games in 2025 compared to Cordarrelle Patterson's 15. That durability gap means Devin Singletary contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
  • Devin Singletary scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Cordarrelle Patterson vs Devin Singletary: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatCordarrelle PattersonDevin Singletary
PPG (Half-PPR)5.55.9
Games Played1517
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)83100
Rushing Yards225437
Rush Yds/Game15.025.7
Rushing TDs25
Receptions1818
Receiving Yards142151
Targets019
Total TDs35
Age-28
Experience-6 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 9Week 8

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Devin Singletary at 5.9 PPG, 0.4 points per game above Cordarrelle Patterson's 5.5. 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 Cordarrelle Patterson or Devin Singletary in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Devin Singletary has the edge at 5.9 PPG compared to Cordarrelle Patterson's 5.5 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 Cordarrelle Patterson and Devin Singletary average in 2025?

Cordarrelle Patterson averaged 5.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Devin Singletary averaged 5.9 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 0.4 points per game.

When are Cordarrelle Patterson and Devin Singletary's bye weeks in 2026?

Cordarrelle Patterson (PIT) has a bye in Week 9, and Devin Singletary (NYG) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Cordarrelle Patterson or Devin Singletary a better fantasy running back in 2026?

Devin Singletary outscored Cordarrelle Patterson by 0.4 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.