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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jerome Ford vs MarShawn LloydWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jerome Ford is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.4 PPG to MarShawn Lloyd's 6.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jerome Ford is the better fantasy play this season.

Jerome Ford has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 1.6-PPG advantage is real (8.4 to 6.8), and Jerome Ford's 4 touchdowns show scoring upside. MarShawn Lloyd is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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RBCleveland Browns#99PPG LEADER

Jerome Ford

PPG

8.4

Games

Rush Yds

582

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

215

Bye

Week 10

RBGreen Bay Packers#99

MarShawn Lloyd

PPG

6.8

Games

Rush Yds

325

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

112

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Jerome Ford

MarShawn Lloyd

Head to Head

8.4 PPG6.8 PPG

15 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Jerome Ford: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). MarShawn Lloyd: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Jerome Ford is producing at 38% of elite pace and MarShawn Lloyd at 31%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Jerome Ford vs MarShawn Lloyd: The Full Breakdown

Two running backs who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Jerome Ford (Cleveland Browns) finished the 2025 season averaging 8.4 fantasy points per game in 15 games. MarShawn Lloyd (Green Bay Packers) came in at 6.8 PPG over 12 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Jerome Ford carries a 1.6-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Jerome Ford ran for 582 yards and 3 touchdowns; MarShawn Lloyd posted 325 and 3. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

One thing to note: both players share a Week 10 bye. That means you need a backup plan at running back for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.

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: Jerome Ford (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. MarShawn Lloyd (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Jerome Ford outscored MarShawn Lloyd by a projected 27 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jerome Ford played 15 games in 2025 compared to MarShawn Lloyd's 12. That durability gap means Jerome Ford contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jerome Ford scored 4 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Both players share a Week 10 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jerome Ford vs MarShawn Lloyd: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jerome Ford	MarShawn Lloyd
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.4	6.8
Games Played	15	12
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	126	82
Rushing Yards	582	325
Rush Yds/Game	38.8	27.1
Rushing TDs	3	3
Receptions	28	16
Receiving Yards	215	112
Targets	0	0
Total TDs	4	3
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 10

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Jerome Ford holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 8.4 points per game. MarShawn Lloyd averaged 6.8 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 Jerome Ford or MarShawn Lloyd in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jerome Ford has the edge at 8.4 PPG compared to MarShawn Lloyd's 6.8 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 Jerome Ford and MarShawn Lloyd average in 2025?▾

Jerome Ford averaged 8.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. MarShawn Lloyd averaged 6.8 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 1.6 points per game.

Do Jerome Ford and MarShawn Lloyd share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Jerome Ford and MarShawn Lloyd share a Week 10 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at running back for that week.

Is Jerome Ford or MarShawn Lloyd a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Jerome Ford outscored MarShawn Lloyd by 1.6 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.