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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jawhar Jordan vs Kyle MonangaiWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Kyle Monangai is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.1 PPG to Jawhar Jordan's 6.6 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Kyle Monangai is the better fantasy play this season.

Kyle Monangai has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 1.5-PPG advantage is real (8.1 to 6.6), and Kyle Monangai's 5 touchdowns show scoring upside. Jawhar Jordan is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

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RBHouston Texans#50

Jawhar Jordan

PPG

6.6

Games

Rush Yds

193

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 8

RBChicago Bears#38PPG LEADER

Kyle Monangai

PPG

8.1

Games

Rush Yds

783

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

164

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Jawhar Jordan

Kyle Monangai

Head to Head

6.6 PPG8.1 PPG

4 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Jawhar Jordan: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #50 at the position). Kyle Monangai: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #38 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Jawhar Jordan is producing at 30% of elite pace and Kyle Monangai at 37%. That ranking gap means Kyle Monangai carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jawhar Jordan vs Kyle Monangai: The Full Breakdown

Jawhar Jordan and Kyle Monangai are both viable fantasy running backs heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Jawhar Jordan averaged 6.6 PPG across 4 games with the Houston Texans, while Kyle Monangai posted 8.1 PPG in 17 appearances for the Chicago Bears.

A 1.5-PPG gap gives Kyle Monangai 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. Jawhar Jordan ran for 193 yards and undefined touchdowns; Kyle Monangai posted 783 and 5. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

Jawhar Jordan has his bye in Week 8, and Kyle Monangai rests in Week 10. 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

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: Jawhar Jordan (age 26) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. Kyle Monangai (age 23) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Kyle Monangai outscored Jawhar Jordan by a projected 26 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Kyle Monangai played 17 games in 2025 compared to Jawhar Jordan's 4. That durability gap means Kyle Monangai contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jawhar Jordan vs Kyle Monangai: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jawhar Jordan	Kyle Monangai
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.6	8.1
Games Played	4	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	26	138
Rushing Yards	193	783
Rush Yds/Game	48.3	46.1
Rushing TDs	0	5
Receptions	7	18
Receiving Yards	34	164
Targets	7	30
Total TDs	0	5
Age	26	23
Experience	1 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 10

Summary

Kyle Monangai outscored Jawhar Jordan by 1.5 PPG in 2025 (8.1 to 6.6). 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 Jawhar Jordan or Kyle Monangai in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Kyle Monangai has the edge at 8.1 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 Jawhar Jordan and Kyle Monangai average in 2025?▾

Jawhar Jordan averaged 6.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 4 games in 2025. Kyle Monangai averaged 8.1 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 1.5 points per game.

When are Jawhar Jordan and Kyle Monangai's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jawhar Jordan (HOU) has a bye in Week 8, and Kyle Monangai (CHI) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jawhar Jordan or Kyle Monangai a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Kyle Monangai outscored Jawhar Jordan by 1.5 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.