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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jaylen Warren vs Tyrone Tracy Jr.Who should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jaylen Warren is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.3 PPG to Tyrone Tracy Jr.'s 9.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jaylen Warren is the better fantasy play this season.

Jaylen Warren has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.8-PPG advantage is real (12.3 to 9.5), and Jaylen Warren's 8 touchdowns show scoring upside. Tyrone Tracy Jr. is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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RBPittsburgh Steelers#18PPG LEADER

Jaylen Warren

PPG

12.3

Games

Rush Yds

958

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

333

Bye

Week 9

RBNew York Giants#31

Tyrone Tracy Jr.

PPG

9.5

Games

Rush Yds

740

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

288

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Jaylen Warren

Tyrone Tracy Jr.

Head to Head

12.3 PPG9.5 PPG

16 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Jaylen Warren: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #18 at the position). Tyrone Tracy Jr.: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #31 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Jaylen Warren is producing at 56% of elite pace and Tyrone Tracy Jr. at 43%. That ranking gap means Jaylen Warren carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jaylen Warren vs Tyrone Tracy Jr.: The Full Breakdown

Jaylen Warren and Tyrone Tracy Jr. are both viable fantasy running backs heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Jaylen Warren averaged 12.3 PPG across 16 games with the Pittsburgh Steelers, while Tyrone Tracy Jr. posted 9.5 PPG in 15 appearances for the New York Giants.

A 2.8-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 Tyrone Tracy Jr. profiles as a more traditional rusher with 740 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. In PPR and half-PPR formats Jaylen Warren carries the higher weekly floor. In standard leagues the gap tightens considerably.

Jaylen Warren has his bye in Week 9, and Tyrone Tracy Jr. rests in Week 8. 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: Jaylen Warren (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. Tyrone Tracy Jr. (age 26) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Jaylen Warren outscored Tyrone Tracy Jr. by a projected 48 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jaylen Warren played 16 games in 2025 compared to Tyrone Tracy Jr.'s 15. That durability gap means Jaylen Warren contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jaylen Warren scored 8 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.5 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Jaylen Warren caught 40 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jaylen Warren vs Tyrone Tracy Jr.: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jaylen Warren	Tyrone Tracy Jr.
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.3	9.5
Games Played	16	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	197	143
Rushing Yards	958	740
Rush Yds/Game	59.9	49.3
Rushing TDs	6	2
Receptions	40	36
Receiving Yards	333	288
Targets	45	48
Total TDs	8	4
Age	27	26
Experience	3 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 8

Summary

Jaylen Warren outscored Tyrone Tracy Jr. by 2.8 PPG in 2025 (12.3 to 9.5). 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 Jaylen Warren or Tyrone Tracy Jr. in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jaylen Warren has the edge at 12.3 PPG compared to Tyrone Tracy Jr.'s 9.5 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 Jaylen Warren and Tyrone Tracy Jr. average in 2025?▾

Jaylen Warren averaged 12.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Tyrone Tracy Jr. averaged 9.5 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 2.8 points per game.

When are Jaylen Warren and Tyrone Tracy Jr.'s bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jaylen Warren (PIT) has a bye in Week 9, and Tyrone Tracy Jr. (NYG) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jaylen Warren or Tyrone Tracy Jr. a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Jaylen Warren outscored Tyrone Tracy Jr. by 2.8 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.