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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

J.K. Dobbins vs Najee HarrisWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Najee Harris is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.8 PPG to J.K. Dobbins's 11.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Najee Harris is the better fantasy play this season.

Najee Harris has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 1.8-PPG advantage is real (12.8 to 11.0), and Najee Harris's 7 touchdowns show scoring upside. J.K. Dobbins 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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RBDenver Broncos#25

J.K. Dobbins

PPG

11.0

Games

Rush Yds

772

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 10

RBPittsburgh Steelers#99PPG LEADER

Najee Harris

PPG

12.8

Games

Rush Yds

1,010

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

225

Bye

Week 9

The Edge Chart

J.K. Dobbins

Najee Harris

Head to Head

11.0 PPG12.8 PPG

10 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 9

Fantasy Tiers

J.K. Dobbins: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #25 at the position). Najee Harris: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, J.K. Dobbins is producing at 50% of elite pace and Najee Harris at 58%. That ranking gap means J.K. Dobbins carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

J.K. Dobbins vs Najee Harris: The Full Breakdown

Two running backs who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. J.K. Dobbins (Denver Broncos) finished the 2025 season averaging 11.0 fantasy points per game in 10 games. Najee Harris (Pittsburgh Steelers) came in at 12.8 PPG over 17 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Najee Harris carries a 1.8-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. J.K. Dobbins ran for 772 yards and 4 touchdowns; Najee Harris posted 1010 and 6. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

One scheduling note: J.K. Dobbins is off Week 10 and Najee Harris Week 9. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in running back for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

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: J.K. Dobbins (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. Najee Harris (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Najee Harris outscored J.K. Dobbins by a projected 31 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Najee Harris played 17 games in 2025 compared to J.K. Dobbins's 10. That durability gap means Najee Harris contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Najee Harris scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

J.K. Dobbins vs Najee Harris: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	J.K. Dobbins	Najee Harris
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.0	12.8
Games Played	10	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	110	218
Rushing Yards	772	1,010
Rush Yds/Game	77.2	59.4
Rushing TDs	4	6
Receptions	11	30
Receiving Yards	37	225
Targets	14	0
Total TDs	4	7
Age	27	-
Experience	5 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 9

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Najee Harris holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 12.8 points per game. J.K. Dobbins averaged 11.0 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 J.K. Dobbins or Najee Harris in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Najee Harris has the edge at 12.8 PPG compared to J.K. Dobbins's 11.0 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 J.K. Dobbins and Najee Harris average in 2025?▾

J.K. Dobbins averaged 11.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 10 games in 2025. Najee Harris averaged 12.8 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 1.8 points per game.

When are J.K. Dobbins and Najee Harris's bye weeks in 2026?▾

J.K. Dobbins (DEN) has a bye in Week 10, and Najee Harris (PIT) has a bye in Week 9. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is J.K. Dobbins or Najee Harris a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Najee Harris outscored J.K. Dobbins by 1.8 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.