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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Garrett Wilson vs Najee HarrisWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Najee Harris is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.8 PPG to Garrett Wilson's 11.6 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Najee Harris is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Najee Harris (12.8 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Garrett Wilson (11.6 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.

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

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WRNew York Jets#16

Garrett Wilson

PPG

11.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

395

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 13

RBPittsburgh Steelers#99PPG LEADER

Najee Harris

PPG

12.8

Games

Rush Yds

1,010

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

225

Bye

Week 9

The Edge Chart

Garrett Wilson

Najee Harris

Head to Head

11.6 PPG12.8 PPG

7 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 9

Fantasy Tiers

Garrett Wilson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #16 at the position). Najee Harris: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 5 (Deep League) RB in most league formats.

Garrett Wilson vs Najee Harris: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Garrett Wilson (WR, New York Jets) against Najee Harris (RB, Pittsburgh Steelers) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Garrett Wilson averaged 11.6 PPG in 2025 over 7 games, while Najee Harris posted 12.8 PPG across 17 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.

Garrett Wilson has his bye in Week 13, Najee Harris in Week 9. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

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: Garrett Wilson (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Najee Harris (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Najee Harris outscored Garrett Wilson by a projected 20 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Najee Harris played 17 games in 2025 compared to Garrett Wilson's 7. That durability gap means Najee Harris contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Najee Harris scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Garrett Wilson vs Najee Harris: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Garrett Wilson	Najee Harris
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.6	12.8
Games Played	7	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	81	218
Rushing Yards	0	1,010
Rush Yds/Game	0.0	59.4
Rushing TDs	0	6
Receptions	36	30
Receiving Yards	395	225
Targets	59	0
Total TDs	4	7
Age	25	-
Experience	3 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 9

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Najee Harris at 12.8 PPG, 1.2 points per game above Garrett Wilson's 11.6. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Garrett Wilson or Najee Harris in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Najee Harris has the edge at 12.8 PPG compared to Garrett Wilson's 11.6 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 Garrett Wilson and Najee Harris average in 2025?▾

Garrett Wilson averaged 11.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 7 games in 2025. Najee Harris averaged 12.8 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 1.2 points per game.

When are Garrett Wilson and Najee Harris's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Garrett Wilson (NYJ) has a bye in Week 13, and Najee Harris (PIT) has a bye in Week 9. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.