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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Isiah Pacheco vs Ty JohnsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Isiah Pacheco is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 6.0 PPG to Ty Johnson's 5.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Isiah Pacheco is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Isiah Pacheco and Ty Johnson are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.8-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

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

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RBKansas City Chiefs#54PPG LEADER

Isiah Pacheco

PPG

6.0

Games

Rush Yds

462

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

101

Bye

Week 5

RBBuffalo Bills#99

Ty Johnson

PPG

5.2

Games

Rush Yds

200

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

263

Bye

Week 12

The Edge Chart

Isiah Pacheco

Ty Johnson

Head to Head

6.0 PPG5.2 PPG

13 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Isiah Pacheco: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #54 at the position). Ty Johnson: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Isiah Pacheco is producing at 27% of elite pace and Ty Johnson at 24%. That ranking gap means Isiah Pacheco carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Isiah Pacheco vs Ty Johnson: The Full Breakdown

Isiah Pacheco (6.0 PPG) and Ty Johnson (5.2 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. Isiah Pacheco played 13 games for the Kansas City Chiefs; Ty Johnson suited up 17 times for the Buffalo Bills.

A 0.8-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. Isiah Pacheco ran for 462 yards and 1 touchdowns; Ty Johnson posted 200 and 3. 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: Isiah Pacheco sits Week 5 while Ty Johnson 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: Isiah Pacheco (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. Ty Johnson (age 28, 7 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Isiah Pacheco outscored Ty Johnson by a projected 14 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Ty Johnson played 17 games in 2025 compared to Isiah Pacheco's 13. That durability gap means Ty Johnson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Ty Johnson scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Isiah Pacheco vs Ty Johnson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Isiah Pacheco	Ty Johnson
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.0	5.2
Games Played	13	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	78	88
Rushing Yards	462	200
Rush Yds/Game	35.5	11.8
Rushing TDs	1	3
Receptions	19	24
Receiving Yards	101	263
Targets	26	33
Total TDs	2	5
Age	27	28
Experience	3 yrs	7 yrs
Bye Week	Week 5	Week 12

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Isiah Pacheco at 6.0 PPG, 0.8 points per game above Ty Johnson's 5.2. 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 Isiah Pacheco or Ty Johnson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Isiah Pacheco has the edge at 6.0 PPG compared to Ty Johnson's 5.2 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 Isiah Pacheco and Ty Johnson average in 2025?▾

Isiah Pacheco averaged 6.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Ty Johnson averaged 5.2 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 0.8 points per game.

When are Isiah Pacheco and Ty Johnson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Isiah Pacheco (KC) has a bye in Week 5, and Ty Johnson (BUF) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Isiah Pacheco or Ty Johnson a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Isiah Pacheco outscored Ty Johnson by 0.8 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.