Jaylen Warren vs Ty Johnson: Who Should You Start?
The numbers tell a clear story here. Jaylen Warren put up 12.3 fantasy points per game for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2025, while Ty Johnson managed 5.2 across 17 games with the Buffalo Bills. A 7.1-point weekly edge is substantial at the running back position.
A 7.1-PPG gap gives Jaylen Warren 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.
Jaylen Warren is the receiving back in this matchup, turning 40 targets into 333 yards, while Ty Johnson profiles as a more traditional rusher with 200 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns. In PPR and half-PPR formats Jaylen Warren carries the higher weekly floor. In standard leagues the gap tightens considerably.
Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Jaylen Warren sits Week 9 while Ty Johnson is off Week 12. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.
