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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jonathan Taylor vs Juwan JohnsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jonathan Taylor is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 20.0 PPG to Juwan Johnson's 8.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jonathan Taylor is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Jonathan Taylor (20.0 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Juwan Johnson (8.3 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

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

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RBIndianapolis Colts#2PPG LEADER

Jonathan Taylor

PPG

20.0

Games

Rush Yds

1,585

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

378

Bye

Week 13

TENew Orleans Saints#17

Juwan Johnson

PPG

8.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

889

Rec TDs

Targets

102

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Jonathan Taylor

Juwan Johnson

Head to Head

20.0 PPG8.3 PPG

17 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Jonathan Taylor: Tier 1 (Elite) RB (ranked #2 at the position). Juwan Johnson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #17 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 1 (Elite) RB is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE in most league formats.

Jonathan Taylor vs Juwan Johnson: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Jonathan Taylor (RB, Indianapolis Colts) against Juwan Johnson (TE, New Orleans Saints) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Jonathan Taylor averaged 20.0 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Juwan Johnson posted 8.3 PPG across 17 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Jonathan Taylor has his bye in Week 13, Juwan Johnson in Week 8. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Jonathan Taylor at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Juwan Johnson is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Jonathan Taylor (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. Juwan Johnson (age 29) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Jonathan Taylor outscored Juwan Johnson by a projected 199 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jonathan Taylor scored 20 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.2 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Juwan Johnson caught 77 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jonathan Taylor vs Juwan Johnson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jonathan Taylor	Juwan Johnson
PPG (Half-PPR)	20.0	8.3
Games Played	17	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	340	141
Rushing Yards	1,585	0
Rush Yds/Game	93.2	0.0
Rushing TDs	18	0
Receptions	46	77
Receiving Yards	378	889
Targets	55	102
Total TDs	20	3
Age	27	29
Experience	5 yrs	5 yrs
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 8

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Jonathan Taylor holds the PPG edge with strong output at 20.0 points per game. Juwan Johnson averaged 8.3 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 Jonathan Taylor or Juwan Johnson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jonathan Taylor has the edge at 20.0 PPG compared to Juwan Johnson's 8.3 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 Jonathan Taylor and Juwan Johnson average in 2025?▾

Jonathan Taylor averaged 20.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Juwan Johnson averaged 8.3 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 11.7 points per game.

When are Jonathan Taylor and Juwan Johnson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jonathan Taylor (IND) has a bye in Week 13, and Juwan Johnson (NO) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.