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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Javonte Williams vs Nick ChubbWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Javonte Williams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.1 PPG to Nick Chubb's 5.5 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. Nick Chubb (5.5 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Javonte Williams as the starter and Nick Chubb 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#59

Nick Chubb

PPG

5.5

Games

Rush Yds

506

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Javonte Williams

Nick Chubb

Head to Head

14.1 PPG5.5 PPG

16 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Javonte Williams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #12 at the position). Nick Chubb: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #59 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Javonte Williams is producing at 64% of elite pace and Nick Chubb at 25%. That ranking gap means Javonte Williams carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Javonte Williams vs Nick Chubb: The Full Breakdown

Javonte Williams and Nick Chubb are at different tiers heading into 2026. The Dallas Cowboys running back averaged 14.1 PPG in 2025, a full 8.6 points per game ahead of Nick Chubb's 5.5 with the Houston Texans. That kind of gap doesn't close on matchup alone.

A 8.6-PPG gap gives Javonte Williams the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Javonte Williams ran for 1201 yards and 11 touchdowns; Nick Chubb posted 506 and 3. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

Javonte Williams has his bye in Week 14, and Nick Chubb rests in Week 8. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at running back 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

If you can acquire Javonte Williams at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Nick Chubb 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. Nick Chubb (age 30, 7 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Javonte Williams outscored Nick Chubb by a projected 146 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Javonte Williams played 16 games in 2025 compared to Nick Chubb's 15. That durability gap means Javonte Williams contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Javonte Williams scored 13 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.8 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Javonte Williams caught 35 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.
•Javonte Williams is 4 years younger than Nick Chubb (26 vs 30), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Javonte Williams vs Nick Chubb: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Javonte Williams	Nick Chubb
PPG (Half-PPR)	14.1	5.5
Games Played	16	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	226	83
Rushing Yards	1,201	506
Rush Yds/Game	75.1	33.7
Rushing TDs	11	3
Receptions	35	13
Receiving Yards	137	67
Targets	51	20
Total TDs	13	3
Age	26	30
Experience	4 yrs	7 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 8

Summary

Javonte Williams outscored Nick Chubb by 8.6 PPG in 2025 (14.1 to 5.5). 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 Javonte Williams or Nick Chubb in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Javonte Williams has the edge at 14.1 PPG compared to Nick Chubb's 5.5 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 Nick Chubb average in 2025?▾

Javonte Williams averaged 14.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Nick Chubb averaged 5.5 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 8.6 points per game.

When are Javonte Williams and Nick Chubb's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Javonte Williams or Nick Chubb a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Javonte Williams outscored Nick Chubb by 8.6 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.