Jonathan Taylor or Samaje PerineWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jonathan Taylor is a Indianapolis Colts running back who averaged 18.5 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026. Samaje Perine is a Cincinnati Bengals running back who averaged 5.3 fantasy points per game across 5 games in 2026. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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RBIndianapolis Colts#5 RB

Jonathan Taylor

PPG

18.5

Games

Rush Yds

492

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

163

Bye

Week 13

RBCincinnati Bengals#43 RB

Samaje Perine

PPG

5.3

Games

Rush Yds

110

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 6

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jonathan Taylor vs Samaje Perine: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jonathan Taylor	Samaje Perine
PPG (Half-PPR)	18.5	5.3
Games Played	6	5
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	111	27
Rushing Yards	492	110
Rush Yds/Game	82.0	22.0
Rushing TDs	7	0
Receptions	15	7
Receiving Yards	163	61
Targets	23	10
Total TDs	7	1
Age	27	31
Experience	6 yrs	9 yrs
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jonathan Taylor or Samaje Perine in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Jonathan Taylor and Samaje Perine is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Jonathan Taylor averaged 18.5 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Samaje Perine averaged 5.3.

Should I draft Jonathan Taylor or Samaje Perine in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Jonathan Taylor averaged 18.5 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026, and Samaje Perine averaged 5.3 across 5. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Jonathan Taylor and Samaje Perine average in 2026?▾

Jonathan Taylor averaged 18.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 6 games in 2026. Samaje Perine averaged 5.3 PPG over 5 games. That is a difference of 13.2 points per game.

When are Jonathan Taylor and Samaje Perine's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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