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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jaylen Warren vs Zack MossWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jaylen Warren is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.3 PPG to Zack Moss's 10.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jaylen Warren is the better fantasy play this season.

Jaylen Warren is the better play on a neutral week. 12.3 PPG with 1,291 yards gives a reliable baseline. Zack Moss at 10.0 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Jaylen Warren higher, but do not fade Zack Moss entirely.

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

RBCincinnati Bengals#99

Zack Moss

PPG

10.0

Games

Rush Yds

685

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

148

Bye

Week 12

The Edge Chart

Jaylen Warren

Zack Moss

Head to Head

12.3 PPG10.0 PPG

16 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Jaylen Warren: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #18 at the position). Zack Moss: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Jaylen Warren is producing at 56% of elite pace and Zack Moss at 45%. That ranking gap means Jaylen Warren carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jaylen Warren vs Zack Moss: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Jaylen Warren and Zack Moss for your lineup, you are not alone. Jaylen Warren finished the 2025 season at 12.3 PPG for the Pittsburgh Steelers (16 games), and Zack Moss averaged 10.0 for the Cincinnati Bengals (14 games).

That 2.3-point weekly advantage for Jaylen Warren is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Jaylen Warren is the receiving back in this matchup, turning 40 targets into 333 yards, while Zack Moss profiles as a more traditional rusher with 685 rushing yards and 5 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 Zack Moss rests in Week 12. 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. Zack Moss (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Jaylen Warren outscored Zack Moss by a projected 39 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jaylen Warren played 16 games in 2025 compared to Zack Moss's 14. 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 Zack Moss: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jaylen Warren	Zack Moss
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.3	10.0
Games Played	16	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	197	140
Rushing Yards	958	685
Rush Yds/Game	59.9	48.9
Rushing TDs	6	5
Receptions	40	20
Receiving Yards	333	148
Targets	45	0
Total TDs	8	5
Age	27	-
Experience	3 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 12

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Jaylen Warren at 12.3 PPG, 2.3 points per game above Zack Moss's 10.0. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jaylen Warren or Zack Moss in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jaylen Warren has the edge at 12.3 PPG compared to Zack Moss's 10.0 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 Zack Moss average in 2025?▾

Jaylen Warren averaged 12.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Zack Moss averaged 10.0 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 2.3 points per game.

When are Jaylen Warren and Zack Moss's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jaylen Warren (PIT) has a bye in Week 9, and Zack Moss (CIN) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jaylen Warren or Zack Moss a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Jaylen Warren outscored Zack Moss by 2.3 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.