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Updated September 8, 2026 from live stats

De'Von Achane or Theo JohnsonWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

DraftCall Analytics

Start De'Von Achane over Theo Johnson in 2026.

De'Von Achane averaged 18.1 PPG in 2025 to Theo Johnson's 7.0, a 11.1 point per game edge. Achane's 67-catch receiving role gives him a higher weekly floor in PPR and half-PPR. De'Von Achane is Tier 2 among running backs, Theo Johnson is Tier 3 among tight ends.

The Bottom Line

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, De'Von Achane (18.1 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Theo Johnson (7.0 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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RBMiami Dolphins#5PPG LEADER

De'Von Achane

PPG

18.1

Games

Rush Yds

1,350

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

488

Bye

Week 6

TENew York Giants#24

Theo Johnson

PPG

7.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

528

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

De'Von Achane

Theo Johnson

Head to Head

18.1 PPG7.0 PPG

16 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

De'Von Achane: Tier 2 (Elite) RB (ranked #5 at the position). Theo Johnson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #24 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 2 (Elite) RB is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE in most league formats.

De'Von Achane vs Theo Johnson: The Full Breakdown

Comparing De'Von Achane (RB, Miami Dolphins) against Theo Johnson (TE, New York Giants) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. De'Von Achane averaged 18.1 PPG in 2025 over 16 games, while Theo Johnson posted 7.0 PPG across 15 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.

De'Von Achane has his bye in Week 6, Theo Johnson in Week 8. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire De'Von Achane at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Theo Johnson is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: De'Von Achane (age 24) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Theo Johnson (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•De'Von Achane outscored Theo Johnson by a projected 189 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•De'Von Achane played 16 games in 2025 compared to Theo Johnson's 15. That durability gap means De'Von Achane contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•De'Von Achane scored 12 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.8 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•De'Von Achane caught 67 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

De'Von Achane vs Theo Johnson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	De'Von Achane	Theo Johnson
PPG (Half-PPR)	18.1	7.0
Games Played	16	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	290	105
Rushing Yards	1,350	0
Rush Yds/Game	84.4	0.0
Rushing TDs	8	0
Receptions	67	45
Receiving Yards	488	528
Targets	85	74
Total TDs	12	5
Age	24	25
Experience	2 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 8

Summary

De'Von Achane outscored Theo Johnson by 11.1 PPG in 2025 (18.1 to 7.0). 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 De'Von Achane or Theo Johnson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, De'Von Achane has the edge at 18.1 PPG compared to Theo Johnson's 7.0 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.

Should I draft De'Von Achane or Theo Johnson in 2026 fantasy football?▾

They come off the board at different positions, so weigh De'Von Achane's 18.1 fantasy points per game against Theo Johnson's 7.0 and what your roster still needs at TE. Positional rank, fantasy tier, and bye week are broken down below.

How many fantasy points did De'Von Achane and Theo Johnson average in 2025?▾

De'Von Achane averaged 18.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Theo Johnson averaged 7.0 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 11.1 points per game.

When are De'Von Achane and Theo Johnson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

De'Von Achane (MIA) has a bye in Week 6, and Theo Johnson (NYG) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.