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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Javonte Williams vs Tyler ConklinWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Javonte Williams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.1 PPG to Tyler Conklin's 7.5 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. Tyler Conklin (7.5 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.

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

TENew York Jets#99

Tyler Conklin

PPG

7.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

525

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 12

The Edge Chart

Javonte Williams

Tyler Conklin

Head to Head

14.1 PPG7.5 PPG

16 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Javonte Williams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #12 at the position). Tyler Conklin: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 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 5 (Deep League) TE in most league formats.

Javonte Williams vs Tyler Conklin: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Javonte Williams (RB, Dallas Cowboys) against Tyler Conklin (TE, New York Jets) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Javonte Williams averaged 14.1 PPG in 2025 over 16 games, while Tyler Conklin posted 7.5 PPG across 17 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, Tyler Conklin in Week 12. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Javonte Williams is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Tyler Conklin is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Javonte Williams (age 26) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. Tyler Conklin (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Javonte Williams outscored Tyler Conklin by a projected 112 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Tyler Conklin played 17 games in 2025 compared to Javonte Williams's 16. That durability gap means Tyler Conklin 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.
•Tyler Conklin caught 50 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 Tyler Conklin: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Javonte Williams	Tyler Conklin
PPG (Half-PPR)	14.1	7.5
Games Played	16	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	226	128
Rushing Yards	1,201	0
Rush Yds/Game	75.1	0.0
Rushing TDs	11	0
Receptions	35	50
Receiving Yards	137	525
Targets	51	65
Total TDs	13	3
Age	26	-
Experience	4 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 12

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Javonte Williams at 14.1 PPG, 6.6 points per game above Tyler Conklin's 7.5. 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 Javonte Williams or Tyler Conklin in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Javonte Williams has the edge at 14.1 PPG compared to Tyler Conklin's 7.5 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 Tyler Conklin average in 2025?▾

Javonte Williams averaged 14.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Tyler Conklin averaged 7.5 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 6.6 points per game.

When are Javonte Williams and Tyler Conklin's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Javonte Williams (DAL) has a bye in Week 14, and Tyler Conklin (NYJ) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.