Emmett Johnson or Saquon BarkleyWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Heads up: Saquon Barkley is listed out as of October 20, 2026. The call below weighs season production, not this week's status.

Emmett Johnson is a Kansas City Chiefs running back who averaged 3.8 fantasy points per game across 5 games in 2026. Saquon Barkley is a Philadelphia Eagles running back who averaged 5.3 fantasy points per game across 4 games in 2026. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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RBKansas City Chiefs#54 RB

Emmett Johnson

PPG

3.8

Games

Rush Yds

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 5

RBPhiladelphia Eagles#44 RB

Saquon Barkley

PPG

5.3

Games

Rush Yds

182

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 10

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Emmett Johnson vs Saquon Barkley: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Emmett Johnson	Saquon Barkley
PPG (Half-PPR)	3.8	5.3
Games Played	5	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	19	21
Rushing Yards	62	182
Rush Yds/Game	12.4	45.5
Rushing TDs	0	0
Receptions	7	4
Receiving Yards	92	8
Targets	8	7
Total TDs	0	0
Age	23	29
Experience	-	8 yrs
Bye Week	Week 5	Week 10

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Emmett Johnson or Saquon Barkley in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Emmett Johnson and Saquon Barkley is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Emmett Johnson averaged 3.8 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Saquon Barkley averaged 5.3.

Should I draft Emmett Johnson or Saquon Barkley in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Emmett Johnson averaged 3.8 fantasy points per game across 5 games in 2026, and Saquon Barkley averaged 5.3 across 4. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Emmett Johnson and Saquon Barkley average in 2026?▾

Emmett Johnson averaged 3.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 5 games in 2026. Saquon Barkley averaged 5.3 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 1.5 points per game.

When are Emmett Johnson and Saquon Barkley's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Emmett Johnson (KC) has a bye in Week 5, and Saquon Barkley (PHI) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.