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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Javonte Williams vs Jawhar JordanWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Javonte Williams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.1 PPG to Jawhar Jordan's 6.6 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Javonte Williams is the better fantasy play this season.

Javonte Williams is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 14.1 PPG and 1,338 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Jawhar Jordan (6.6 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Javonte Williams as the starter and Jawhar Jordan as depth.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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RBDallas Cowboys#12PPG LEADER

Javonte Williams

PPG

14.1

Games

Rush Yds

1,201

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

137

Bye

Week 14

RBHouston Texans#50

Jawhar Jordan

PPG

6.6

Games

Rush Yds

193

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Javonte Williams

Jawhar Jordan

Head to Head

14.1 PPG6.6 PPG

16 GP4 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Javonte Williams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #12 at the position). Jawhar Jordan: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #50 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Javonte Williams is producing at 64% of elite pace and Jawhar Jordan at 30%. That ranking gap means Javonte Williams carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Javonte Williams vs Jawhar Jordan: The Full Breakdown

There is a real production gap between these two running backs. Javonte Williams (Dallas Cowboys) averaged 14.1 PPG over 16 games in 2025, outscoring Jawhar Jordan (Houston Texans, 6.6 PPG) by 7.5 points per week. That separation would need a significant matchup swing to overcome.

Javonte Williams carries a 7.5-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.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Javonte Williams ran for 1201 yards and 11 touchdowns; Jawhar Jordan posted 193 and undefined. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

One scheduling note: Javonte Williams is off Week 14 and Jawhar Jordan Week 8. 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.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Javonte Williams at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Jawhar Jordan is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Javonte Williams (age 26) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. Jawhar Jordan (age 26) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Javonte Williams outscored Jawhar Jordan by a projected 128 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Javonte Williams played 16 games in 2025 compared to Jawhar Jordan's 4. That durability gap means Javonte Williams contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Javonte Williams caught 35 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Javonte Williams vs Jawhar Jordan: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Javonte Williams	Jawhar Jordan
PPG (Half-PPR)	14.1	6.6
Games Played	16	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	226	26
Rushing Yards	1,201	193
Rush Yds/Game	75.1	48.3
Rushing TDs	11	0
Receptions	35	7
Receiving Yards	137	34
Targets	51	7
Total TDs	13	0
Age	26	26
Experience	4 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 8

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Javonte Williams holds the PPG edge with solid output at 14.1 points per game. Jawhar Jordan averaged 6.6 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Javonte Williams or Jawhar Jordan in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Javonte Williams has the edge at 14.1 PPG compared to Jawhar Jordan's 6.6 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 Javonte Williams and Jawhar Jordan average in 2025?▾

Javonte Williams averaged 14.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Jawhar Jordan averaged 6.6 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 7.5 points per game.

When are Javonte Williams and Jawhar Jordan's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Javonte Williams (DAL) has a bye in Week 14, and Jawhar Jordan (HOU) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Javonte Williams or Jawhar Jordan a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Javonte Williams outscored Jawhar Jordan by 7.5 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.