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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jaylen Wright vs Jonathan TaylorWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jonathan Taylor is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 20.0 PPG to Jaylen Wright's 6.1 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jonathan Taylor is the better fantasy play this season.

Jonathan Taylor is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 20.0 PPG and 1,963 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Jaylen Wright (6.1 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Jonathan Taylor as the starter and Jaylen Wright as depth.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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RBMiami Dolphins#99

Jaylen Wright

PPG

6.1

Games

Rush Yds

295

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 6

RBIndianapolis Colts#2PPG LEADER

Jonathan Taylor

PPG

20.0

Games

Rush Yds

1,585

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

378

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

Jaylen Wright

Jonathan Taylor

Head to Head

6.1 PPG20.0 PPG

14 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Jaylen Wright: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Jonathan Taylor: Tier 1 (Elite) RB (ranked #2 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Jaylen Wright is producing at 28% of elite pace and Jonathan Taylor at 91%. That ranking gap means Jonathan Taylor carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jaylen Wright vs Jonathan Taylor: The Full Breakdown

The numbers tell a clear story here. Jonathan Taylor put up 20.0 fantasy points per game for the Indianapolis Colts in 2025, while Jaylen Wright managed 6.1 across 14 games with the Miami Dolphins. A 13.9-point weekly edge is substantial at the running back position.

A 13.9-PPG gap gives Jonathan Taylor 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.

Jonathan Taylor is the receiving back in this matchup, turning 46 targets into 378 yards, while Jaylen Wright profiles as a more traditional rusher with 295 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. In PPR and half-PPR formats Jonathan Taylor carries the higher weekly floor. In standard leagues the gap tightens considerably.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Jaylen Wright sits Week 6 while Jonathan Taylor is off Week 13. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Jonathan Taylor at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Jaylen Wright is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Jaylen Wright (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. Jonathan Taylor (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Jonathan Taylor outscored Jaylen Wright by a projected 236 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jonathan Taylor played 17 games in 2025 compared to Jaylen Wright's 14. That durability gap means Jonathan Taylor contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jonathan Taylor scored 20 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.2 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Jonathan Taylor caught 46 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jaylen Wright vs Jonathan Taylor: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jaylen Wright	Jonathan Taylor
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.1	20.0
Games Played	14	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	85	340
Rushing Yards	295	1,585
Rush Yds/Game	21.1	93.2
Rushing TDs	2	18
Receptions	12	46
Receiving Yards	88	378
Targets	0	55
Total TDs	2	20
Age	-	27
Experience	-	5 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 13

Summary

Jonathan Taylor outscored Jaylen Wright by 13.9 PPG in 2025 (20.0 to 6.1). 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 Wright or Jonathan Taylor in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jonathan Taylor has the edge at 20.0 PPG compared to Jaylen Wright's 6.1 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 Wright and Jonathan Taylor average in 2025?▾

Jaylen Wright averaged 6.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Jonathan Taylor averaged 20.0 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 13.9 points per game.

When are Jaylen Wright and Jonathan Taylor's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jaylen Wright (MIA) has a bye in Week 6, and Jonathan Taylor (IND) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jaylen Wright or Jonathan Taylor a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Jonathan Taylor outscored Jaylen Wright by 13.9 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.