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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Devin Neal vs Tank BigsbyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tank Bigsby is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.6 PPG to Devin Neal's 5.7 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 2.9-PPG advantage is real (8.6 to 5.7), and Tank Bigsby's 6 touchdowns show scoring upside. Devin Neal 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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RBNew Orleans Saints#57

Devin Neal

PPG

5.7

Games

Rush Yds

206

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

104

Bye

Week 8

RBJacksonville Jaguars#99PPG LEADER

Tank Bigsby

PPG

8.6

Games

Rush Yds

745

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 12

The Edge Chart

Devin Neal

Tank Bigsby

Head to Head

5.7 PPG8.6 PPG

9 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Devin Neal: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #57 at the position). Tank Bigsby: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Devin Neal is producing at 26% of elite pace and Tank Bigsby at 39%. That ranking gap means Devin Neal carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Devin Neal vs Tank Bigsby: The Full Breakdown

Devin Neal and Tank Bigsby are both viable fantasy running backs heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Devin Neal averaged 5.7 PPG across 9 games with the New Orleans Saints, while Tank Bigsby posted 8.6 PPG in 16 appearances for the Jacksonville Jaguars.

A 2.9-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. Devin Neal ran for 206 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: Devin Neal is off Week 8 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: Devin Neal (age 22) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Tank Bigsby (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Tank Bigsby outscored Devin Neal by a projected 49 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Tank Bigsby played 16 games in 2025 compared to Devin Neal's 9. 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

Devin Neal vs Tank Bigsby: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Devin Neal	Tank Bigsby
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.7	8.6
Games Played	9	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	51	138
Rushing Yards	206	745
Rush Yds/Game	22.9	46.6
Rushing TDs	2	6
Receptions	17	12
Receiving Yards	104	85
Targets	19	0
Total TDs	2	6
Age	22	-
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 12

Summary

Tank Bigsby outscored Devin Neal by 2.9 PPG in 2025 (8.6 to 5.7). 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 Devin Neal or Tank Bigsby in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tank Bigsby has the edge at 8.6 PPG compared to Devin Neal's 5.7 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 Devin Neal and Tank Bigsby average in 2025?▾

Devin Neal averaged 5.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Tank Bigsby averaged 8.6 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 2.9 points per game.

When are Devin Neal and Tank Bigsby's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Devin Neal (NO) has a bye in Week 8, and Tank Bigsby (JAX) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Devin Neal or Tank Bigsby a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Tank Bigsby outscored Devin Neal by 2.9 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.