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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jerome Ford vs Tyler AllgeierWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jerome Ford is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.4 PPG to Tyler Allgeier'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. Tyler Allgeier 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

RBAtlanta Falcons#49

Tyler Allgeier

PPG

6.8

Games

Rush Yds

514

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Jerome Ford

Tyler Allgeier

Head to Head

8.4 PPG6.8 PPG

15 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Jerome Ford: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Tyler Allgeier: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #49 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Jerome Ford is producing at 38% of elite pace and Tyler Allgeier at 31%. That ranking gap means Tyler Allgeier carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jerome Ford vs Tyler Allgeier: 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. Tyler Allgeier (Atlanta Falcons) came in at 6.8 PPG over 17 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; Tyler Allgeier posted 514 and 8. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Jerome Ford sits Week 10 while Tyler Allgeier is off Week 11. 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

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. Tyler Allgeier (age 26) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Jerome Ford outscored Tyler Allgeier by a projected 27 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Tyler Allgeier played 17 games in 2025 compared to Jerome Ford's 15. That durability gap means Tyler Allgeier contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Tyler Allgeier scored 8 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.5 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jerome Ford vs Tyler Allgeier: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jerome Ford	Tyler Allgeier
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.4	6.8
Games Played	15	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	126	116
Rushing Yards	582	514
Rush Yds/Game	38.8	30.2
Rushing TDs	3	8
Receptions	28	14
Receiving Yards	215	96
Targets	0	16
Total TDs	4	8
Age	-	26
Experience	-	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 11

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Jerome Ford holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 8.4 points per game. Tyler Allgeier 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 Tyler Allgeier in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jerome Ford has the edge at 8.4 PPG compared to Tyler Allgeier'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 Tyler Allgeier average in 2025?▾

Jerome Ford averaged 8.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Tyler Allgeier averaged 6.8 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 1.6 points per game.

When are Jerome Ford and Tyler Allgeier's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jerome Ford (CLE) has a bye in Week 10, and Tyler Allgeier (ATL) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jerome Ford or Tyler Allgeier a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Jerome Ford outscored Tyler Allgeier 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.