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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Cordarrelle Patterson vs Kyle MonangaiWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Kyle Monangai is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.1 PPG to Cordarrelle Patterson's 5.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Kyle Monangai is the better fantasy play this season.

Kyle Monangai has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.6-PPG advantage is real (8.1 to 5.5), and Kyle Monangai's 5 touchdowns show scoring upside. Cordarrelle Patterson 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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RBPittsburgh Steelers#99

Cordarrelle Patterson

PPG

5.5

Games

Rush Yds

225

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

142

Bye

Week 9

RBChicago Bears#38PPG LEADER

Kyle Monangai

PPG

8.1

Games

Rush Yds

783

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

164

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Cordarrelle Patterson

Kyle Monangai

Head to Head

5.5 PPG8.1 PPG

15 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Cordarrelle Patterson: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Kyle Monangai: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #38 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Cordarrelle Patterson is producing at 25% of elite pace and Kyle Monangai at 37%. That ranking gap means Kyle Monangai carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Cordarrelle Patterson vs Kyle Monangai: The Full Breakdown

Cordarrelle Patterson and Kyle Monangai are both viable fantasy running backs heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Cordarrelle Patterson averaged 5.5 PPG across 15 games with the Pittsburgh Steelers, while Kyle Monangai posted 8.1 PPG in 17 appearances for the Chicago Bears.

A 2.6-PPG gap gives Kyle Monangai 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 profile as early-down workhorses. Cordarrelle Patterson ran for 225 yards and 2 touchdowns; Kyle Monangai posted 783 and 5. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Cordarrelle Patterson sits Week 9 while Kyle Monangai is off Week 10. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

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. Kyle Monangai (age 23) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Kyle Monangai outscored Cordarrelle Patterson by a projected 44 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Kyle Monangai played 17 games in 2025 compared to Cordarrelle Patterson's 15. That durability gap means Kyle Monangai contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Kyle Monangai 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 Kyle Monangai: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cordarrelle Patterson	Kyle Monangai
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.5	8.1
Games Played	15	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	83	138
Rushing Yards	225	783
Rush Yds/Game	15.0	46.1
Rushing TDs	2	5
Receptions	18	18
Receiving Yards	142	164
Targets	0	30
Total TDs	3	5
Age	-	23
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 10

Summary

Kyle Monangai outscored Cordarrelle Patterson by 2.6 PPG in 2025 (8.1 to 5.5). 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 Cordarrelle Patterson or Kyle Monangai in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Kyle Monangai has the edge at 8.1 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 Kyle Monangai average in 2025?▾

Cordarrelle Patterson averaged 5.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Kyle Monangai averaged 8.1 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.6 points per game.

When are Cordarrelle Patterson and Kyle Monangai's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Cordarrelle Patterson (PIT) has a bye in Week 9, and Kyle Monangai (CHI) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Cordarrelle Patterson or Kyle Monangai a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Kyle Monangai outscored Cordarrelle Patterson by 2.6 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.