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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Emanuel Wilson vs Kyle MonangaiWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Kyle Monangai is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.1 PPG to Emanuel Wilson's 5.4 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 2.7-PPG advantage is real (8.1 to 5.4), and Kyle Monangai's 5 touchdowns show scoring upside. Emanuel Wilson 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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RBGreen Bay Packers#60

Emanuel Wilson

PPG

5.4

Games

Rush Yds

496

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 11

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

Emanuel Wilson

Kyle Monangai

Head to Head

5.4 PPG8.1 PPG

16 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Emanuel Wilson: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #60 at the position). Kyle Monangai: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #38 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Emanuel Wilson 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.

Emanuel Wilson vs Kyle Monangai: The Full Breakdown

Two running backs who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Emanuel Wilson (Green Bay Packers) finished the 2025 season averaging 5.4 fantasy points per game in 16 games. Kyle Monangai (Chicago Bears) came in at 8.1 PPG over 17 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Kyle Monangai carries a 2.7-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Emanuel Wilson ran for 496 yards and 3 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.

One scheduling note: Emanuel Wilson is off Week 11 and Kyle Monangai Week 10. 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: Emanuel Wilson (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 Emanuel Wilson by a projected 46 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Kyle Monangai played 17 games in 2025 compared to Emanuel Wilson's 16. 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.
•Kyle Monangai is 4 years younger than Emanuel Wilson (23 vs 27), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Emanuel Wilson vs Kyle Monangai: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Emanuel Wilson	Kyle Monangai
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.4	8.1
Games Played	16	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	86	138
Rushing Yards	496	783
Rush Yds/Game	31.0	46.1
Rushing TDs	3	5
Receptions	15	18
Receiving Yards	99	164
Targets	17	30
Total TDs	3	5
Age	27	23
Experience	2 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 10

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Kyle Monangai holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 8.1 points per game. Emanuel Wilson averaged 5.4 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Emanuel Wilson or Kyle Monangai in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Kyle Monangai has the edge at 8.1 PPG compared to Emanuel Wilson's 5.4 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 Emanuel Wilson and Kyle Monangai average in 2025?▾

Emanuel Wilson averaged 5.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Kyle Monangai averaged 8.1 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.7 points per game.

When are Emanuel Wilson and Kyle Monangai's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Emanuel Wilson (GB) has a bye in Week 11, and Kyle Monangai (CHI) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Emanuel Wilson or Kyle Monangai a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Kyle Monangai outscored Emanuel Wilson by 2.7 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.