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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jawhar Jordan vs Roschon JohnsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Roschon Johnson 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

Roschon Johnson is the better fantasy play this season.

Roschon Johnson has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 1.5-PPG advantage is real (8.1 to 6.6), and Roschon Johnson'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#99PPG LEADER

Roschon Johnson

PPG

8.1

Games

Rush Yds

445

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

168

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Jawhar Jordan

Roschon Johnson

Head to Head

6.6 PPG8.1 PPG

4 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Jawhar Jordan: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #50 at the position). Roschon Johnson: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Jawhar Jordan is producing at 30% of elite pace and Roschon Johnson at 37%. That ranking gap means Jawhar Jordan carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jawhar Jordan vs Roschon Johnson: The Full Breakdown

Two running backs who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Jawhar Jordan (Houston Texans) finished the 2025 season averaging 6.6 fantasy points per game in 4 games. Roschon Johnson (Chicago Bears) came in at 8.1 PPG over 14 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Roschon Johnson carries a 1.5-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. Jawhar Jordan ran for 193 yards and undefined touchdowns; Roschon Johnson posted 445 and 4. 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: Jawhar Jordan is off Week 8 and Roschon Johnson Week 7. 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

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. Roschon Johnson (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Roschon Johnson outscored Jawhar Jordan by a projected 26 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Roschon Johnson played 14 games in 2025 compared to Jawhar Jordan's 4. That durability gap means Roschon Johnson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jawhar Jordan vs Roschon Johnson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jawhar Jordan	Roschon Johnson
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.6	8.1
Games Played	4	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	26	113
Rushing Yards	193	445
Rush Yds/Game	48.3	31.8
Rushing TDs	0	4
Receptions	7	22
Receiving Yards	34	168
Targets	7	0
Total TDs	0	5
Age	26	-
Experience	1 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 7

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Roschon Johnson holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 8.1 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 Jawhar Jordan or Roschon Johnson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Roschon Johnson 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 Roschon Johnson average in 2025?▾

Jawhar Jordan averaged 6.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 4 games in 2025. Roschon Johnson averaged 8.1 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 1.5 points per game.

When are Jawhar Jordan and Roschon Johnson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jawhar Jordan (HOU) has a bye in Week 8, and Roschon Johnson (CHI) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jawhar Jordan or Roschon Johnson a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Roschon Johnson 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.