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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Emanuel Wilson vs Roschon JohnsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Roschon Johnson 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

Roschon Johnson is the better fantasy play this season.

Roschon Johnson has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.7-PPG advantage is real (8.1 to 5.4), and Roschon Johnson'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#99PPG LEADER

Roschon Johnson

PPG

8.1

Games

Rush Yds

445

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

168

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Emanuel Wilson

Roschon Johnson

Head to Head

5.4 PPG8.1 PPG

16 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Emanuel Wilson: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #60 at the position). Roschon Johnson: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Emanuel Wilson is producing at 25% of elite pace and Roschon Johnson at 37%. That ranking gap means Emanuel Wilson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Emanuel Wilson vs Roschon Johnson: The Full Breakdown

Emanuel Wilson and Roschon Johnson are both viable fantasy running backs heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Emanuel Wilson averaged 5.4 PPG across 16 games with the Green Bay Packers, while Roschon Johnson posted 8.1 PPG in 14 appearances for the Chicago Bears.

A 2.7-PPG gap gives Roschon Johnson 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. Emanuel Wilson ran for 496 yards and 3 touchdowns; Roschon Johnson posted 445 and 4. 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: Emanuel Wilson sits Week 11 while Roschon Johnson is off Week 7. 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: Emanuel Wilson (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. Roschon Johnson (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Roschon Johnson outscored Emanuel Wilson by a projected 46 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Emanuel Wilson played 16 games in 2025 compared to Roschon Johnson's 14. That durability gap means Emanuel Wilson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Roschon Johnson scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Emanuel Wilson vs Roschon Johnson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Emanuel Wilson	Roschon Johnson
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.4	8.1
Games Played	16	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	86	113
Rushing Yards	496	445
Rush Yds/Game	31.0	31.8
Rushing TDs	3	4
Receptions	15	22
Receiving Yards	99	168
Targets	17	0
Total TDs	3	5
Age	27	-
Experience	2 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 7

Summary

Roschon Johnson outscored Emanuel Wilson by 2.7 PPG in 2025 (8.1 to 5.4). 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 Emanuel Wilson or Roschon Johnson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Roschon Johnson 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 Roschon Johnson average in 2025?▾

Emanuel Wilson averaged 5.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Roschon Johnson averaged 8.1 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 2.7 points per game.

When are Emanuel Wilson and Roschon Johnson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Emanuel Wilson (GB) has a bye in Week 11, and Roschon Johnson (CHI) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Emanuel Wilson or Roschon Johnson a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Roschon Johnson 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.