Jahmyr Gibbs vs Ty Johnson: Who Should You Start?
There is a real production gap between these two running backs. Jahmyr Gibbs (Detroit Lions) averaged 19.3 PPG over 17 games in 2025, outscoring Ty Johnson (Buffalo Bills, 5.2 PPG) by 14.1 points per week. That separation would need a significant matchup swing to overcome.
Jahmyr Gibbs carries a 14.1-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.
Jahmyr Gibbs is the receiving back in this matchup, turning 77 targets into 616 yards, while Ty Johnson profiles as a more traditional rusher with 200 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns. In PPR and half-PPR formats Jahmyr Gibbs carries the higher weekly floor. In standard leagues the gap tightens considerably.
One scheduling note: Jahmyr Gibbs is off Week 5 and Ty Johnson Week 12. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in running back for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.
