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Harold Fannin Jr. vs Juwan JohnsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Harold Fannin Jr. is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.4 PPG to Juwan Johnson's 8.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Harold Fannin Jr. is the better fantasy play this season.

This one is genuinely close. Harold Fannin Jr. edges Juwan Johnson by 1.1 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, Harold Fannin Jr. 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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TECleveland Browns#9PPG LEADER
Harold Fannin Jr.
PPG
9.4
Games
16
Rec
72
Rec Yds
731
Rec TDs
6
Targets
107
Bye
Week 11
TENew Orleans Saints#17
Juwan Johnson
PPG
8.3
Games
17
Rec
77
Rec Yds
889
Rec TDs
3
Targets
102
Bye
Week 8

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Harold Fannin Jr.
Juwan Johnson

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9.4 PPG8.3 PPG
16 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Harold Fannin Jr.: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #9 at the position). Juwan Johnson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #17 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Harold Fannin Jr. is producing at 43% of elite pace and Juwan Johnson at 38%. That ranking gap means Harold Fannin Jr. carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Harold Fannin Jr. vs Juwan Johnson: The Full Breakdown

The gap between Harold Fannin Jr. and Juwan Johnson is smaller than most fantasy managers think. Separated by just 1.1 PPG in 2025, this is one of those tight end decisions that comes down to context, not name recognition. Harold Fannin Jr. averaged 9.4 PPG with the Cleveland Browns across 16 games, and Juwan Johnson posted 8.3 with the New Orleans Saints in 17.

When two tight ends are separated by less than two points per game, the decision shifts to weekly context. Who has the softer defense? Who is trending up over the last month? Which team is projected for more total points? Those are the tiebreakers that actually matter.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Harold Fannin Jr. had 72 catches for 731 yards; Juwan Johnson posted 77 for 889. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.

Harold Fannin Jr. has his bye in Week 11, and Juwan Johnson rests in Week 8. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at tight end for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

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: Harold Fannin Jr. (age 21) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Juwan Johnson (age 29) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

  • Harold Fannin Jr. outscored Juwan Johnson by a projected 19 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Juwan Johnson played 17 games in 2025 compared to Harold Fannin Jr.'s 16. That durability gap means Juwan Johnson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
  • Harold Fannin Jr. scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
  • Harold Fannin Jr. saw 107 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
  • Harold Fannin Jr. is 8 years younger than Juwan Johnson (21 vs 29), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Harold Fannin Jr. vs Juwan Johnson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatHarold Fannin Jr.Juwan Johnson
PPG (Half-PPR)9.48.3
Games Played1617
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)150141
Receptions7277
Rec/Game4.54.5
Receiving Yards731889
Rec Yds/Game45.752.3
Receiving TDs63
Targets107102
Target Share/Game6.76.0
Age2129
Experience-5 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 11Week 8

Summary

Harold Fannin Jr. outscored Juwan Johnson by 1.1 PPG in 2025 (9.4 to 8.3). 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 Harold Fannin Jr. or Juwan Johnson in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Harold Fannin Jr. has the edge at 9.4 PPG compared to Juwan Johnson's 8.3 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 Harold Fannin Jr. and Juwan Johnson average in 2025?

Harold Fannin Jr. averaged 9.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Juwan Johnson averaged 8.3 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 1.1 points per game.

When are Harold Fannin Jr. and Juwan Johnson's bye weeks in 2026?

Harold Fannin Jr. (CLE) has a bye in Week 11, and Juwan Johnson (NO) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Harold Fannin Jr. or Juwan Johnson a better fantasy tight end in 2026?

Harold Fannin Jr. outscored Juwan Johnson by 1.1 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.