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Jaylen Warren vs Trey McBride

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

RBPittsburgh Steelers
Jaylen Warren
PPG
12.3
Games
16
Rush Yds
958
Rush TDs
6
Rec
40
Rec Yds
333
Bye
Week 9
TEArizona CardinalsPPG LEADER
Trey McBride
PPG
14.9
Games
17
Rec
126
Rec Yds
1,239
Rec TDs
11
Targets
169
Bye
Week 11

Head to Head

12.3 PPG14.9 PPG
16 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 11

Jaylen Warren vs Trey McBride: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Jaylen Warren (RB, Pittsburgh Steelers) against Trey McBride (TE, Arizona Cardinals) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Jaylen Warren averaged 12.3 PPG in 2025 over 16 games, while Trey McBride posted 14.9 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.

Jaylen Warren has his bye in Week 9, Trey McBride in Week 11. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

The Bottom Line

Based on 2025 production, Trey McBride holds the PPG edge with solid output at 14.9 points per game. Jaylen Warren averaged 12.3 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 Jaylen Warren or Trey McBride in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Trey McBride has the edge at 14.9 PPG compared to Jaylen Warren's 12.3 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 Jaylen Warren and Trey McBride average in 2025?

Jaylen Warren averaged 12.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Trey McBride averaged 14.9 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.6 points per game.

When are Jaylen Warren and Trey McBride's bye weeks in 2026?

Jaylen Warren (PIT) has a bye in Week 9, and Trey McBride (ARI) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.