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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Javonte Williams vs Tucker KraftWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Javonte Williams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.1 PPG to Tucker Kraft's 12.6 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Javonte Williams is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Javonte Williams (14.1 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Tucker Kraft (12.6 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

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

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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

TEGreen Bay Packers#2

Tucker Kraft

PPG

12.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

489

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Javonte Williams

Tucker Kraft

Head to Head

14.1 PPG12.6 PPG

16 GP8 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Javonte Williams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #12 at the position). Tucker Kraft: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #2 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 1 (Elite) TE in most league formats.

Javonte Williams vs Tucker Kraft: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Javonte Williams (RB, Dallas Cowboys) against Tucker Kraft (TE, Green Bay Packers) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Javonte Williams averaged 14.1 PPG in 2025 over 16 games, while Tucker Kraft posted 12.6 PPG across 8 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Javonte Williams has his bye in Week 14, Tucker Kraft in Week 11. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

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: Javonte Williams (age 26) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. Tucker Kraft (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Javonte Williams outscored Tucker Kraft by a projected 26 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Javonte Williams played 16 games in 2025 compared to Tucker Kraft's 8. 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Javonte Williams vs Tucker Kraft: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Javonte Williams	Tucker Kraft
PPG (Half-PPR)	14.1	12.6
Games Played	16	8
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	226	101
Rushing Yards	1,201	3
Rush Yds/Game	75.1	0.4
Rushing TDs	11	0
Receptions	35	32
Receiving Yards	137	489
Targets	51	44
Total TDs	13	6
Age	26	25
Experience	4 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 11

Summary

14.1 PPG for Javonte Williams versus 12.6 for Tucker Kraft in 2025. The baseline favors Javonte Williams, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Javonte Williams or Tucker Kraft in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Javonte Williams has the edge at 14.1 PPG compared to Tucker Kraft's 12.6 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 Tucker Kraft average in 2025?▾

Javonte Williams averaged 14.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Tucker Kraft averaged 12.6 PPG over 8 games. That is a difference of 1.5 points per game.

When are Javonte Williams and Tucker Kraft's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Javonte Williams (DAL) has a bye in Week 14, and Tucker Kraft (GB) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.