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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Ezekiel Elliott vs Tank BigsbyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tank Bigsby is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.6 PPG to Ezekiel Elliott's 7.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tank Bigsby is the better fantasy play this season.

This one is genuinely close. Tank Bigsby edges Ezekiel Elliott by 1.4 PPG, but both are in the same production tier. The decision comes down to weekly matchup, not season-long resume. If you are choosing between them in a draft, Tank Bigsby goes slightly earlier based on volume, but do not reach for the difference.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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RBDallas Cowboys#99

Ezekiel Elliott

PPG

7.2

Games

Rush Yds

452

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

128

Bye

Week 7

RBJacksonville Jaguars#99PPG LEADER

Tank Bigsby

PPG

8.6

Games

Rush Yds

745

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 12

The Edge Chart

Ezekiel Elliott

Tank Bigsby

Head to Head

7.2 PPG8.6 PPG

14 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Ezekiel Elliott: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Tank Bigsby: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Ezekiel Elliott is producing at 33% of elite pace and Tank Bigsby at 39%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Ezekiel Elliott vs Tank Bigsby: The Full Breakdown

Ezekiel Elliott (7.2 PPG) and Tank Bigsby (8.6 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two running backs are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Ezekiel Elliott played 14 games for the Dallas Cowboys; Tank Bigsby suited up 16 times for the Jacksonville Jaguars.

A 1.4-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Ezekiel Elliott ran for 452 yards and 3 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.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Ezekiel Elliott sits Week 7 while Tank Bigsby is off Week 12. 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: Ezekiel Elliott (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. Tank Bigsby (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Tank Bigsby outscored Ezekiel Elliott by a projected 24 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Tank Bigsby played 16 games in 2025 compared to Ezekiel Elliott's 14. 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

Ezekiel Elliott vs Tank Bigsby: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Ezekiel Elliott	Tank Bigsby
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.2	8.6
Games Played	14	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	101	138
Rushing Yards	452	745
Rush Yds/Game	32.3	46.6
Rushing TDs	3	6
Receptions	18	12
Receiving Yards	128	85
Targets	0	0
Total TDs	3	6
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 12

Summary

Tank Bigsby outscored Ezekiel Elliott by 1.4 PPG in 2025 (8.6 to 7.2). 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 Ezekiel Elliott or Tank Bigsby in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tank Bigsby has the edge at 8.6 PPG compared to Ezekiel Elliott's 7.2 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 Ezekiel Elliott and Tank Bigsby average in 2025?▾

Ezekiel Elliott averaged 7.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Tank Bigsby averaged 8.6 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 1.4 points per game.

When are Ezekiel Elliott and Tank Bigsby's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Ezekiel Elliott (DAL) has a bye in Week 7, and Tank Bigsby (JAX) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Ezekiel Elliott or Tank Bigsby a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Tank Bigsby outscored Ezekiel Elliott by 1.4 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.