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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Dameon Pierce vs Tank BigsbyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tank Bigsby is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.6 PPG to Dameon Pierce's 6.4 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tank Bigsby is the better fantasy play this season.

Tank Bigsby has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.2-PPG advantage is real (8.6 to 6.4), and Tank Bigsby's 6 touchdowns show scoring upside. Dameon Pierce 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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RBHouston Texans#99

Dameon Pierce

PPG

6.4

Games

Rush Yds

342

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

108

Bye

Week 14

RBJacksonville Jaguars#99PPG LEADER

Tank Bigsby

PPG

8.6

Games

Rush Yds

745

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 12

The Edge Chart

Dameon Pierce

Tank Bigsby

Head to Head

6.4 PPG8.6 PPG

13 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Dameon Pierce: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Tank Bigsby: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Dameon Pierce is producing at 29% of elite pace and Tank Bigsby at 39%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Dameon Pierce vs Tank Bigsby: The Full Breakdown

Dameon Pierce and Tank Bigsby are both viable fantasy running backs heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Dameon Pierce averaged 6.4 PPG across 13 games with the Houston Texans, while Tank Bigsby posted 8.6 PPG in 16 appearances for the Jacksonville Jaguars.

A 2.2-PPG gap gives Tank Bigsby 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. Dameon Pierce ran for 342 yards and 2 touchdowns; Tank Bigsby posted 745 and 6. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

One scheduling note: Dameon Pierce is off Week 14 and Tank Bigsby Week 12. 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: Dameon Pierce (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. Tank Bigsby (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Tank Bigsby outscored Dameon Pierce by a projected 37 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Tank Bigsby played 16 games in 2025 compared to Dameon Pierce's 13. That durability gap means Tank Bigsby contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Tank Bigsby scored 6 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Dameon Pierce vs Tank Bigsby: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Dameon Pierce	Tank Bigsby
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.4	8.6
Games Played	13	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	83	138
Rushing Yards	342	745
Rush Yds/Game	26.3	46.6
Rushing TDs	2	6
Receptions	15	12
Receiving Yards	108	85
Targets	0	0
Total TDs	2	6
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 12

Summary

Tank Bigsby outscored Dameon Pierce by 2.2 PPG in 2025 (8.6 to 6.4). 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 Dameon Pierce or Tank Bigsby in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tank Bigsby has the edge at 8.6 PPG compared to Dameon Pierce's 6.4 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 Dameon Pierce and Tank Bigsby average in 2025?▾

Dameon Pierce averaged 6.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Tank Bigsby averaged 8.6 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 2.2 points per game.

When are Dameon Pierce and Tank Bigsby's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Dameon Pierce (HOU) has a bye in Week 14, and Tank Bigsby (JAX) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Dameon Pierce or Tank Bigsby a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Tank Bigsby outscored Dameon Pierce by 2.2 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.