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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Juwan Johnson vs Rhamondre StevensonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Rhamondre Stevenson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.6 PPG to Juwan Johnson's 8.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Rhamondre Stevenson is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Rhamondre Stevenson (11.6 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.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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TENew Orleans Saints#17

Juwan Johnson

PPG

8.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

889

Rec TDs

Targets

102

Bye

Week 8

RBNew England Patriots#22PPG LEADER

Rhamondre Stevenson

PPG

11.6

Games

Rush Yds

603

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

345

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Juwan Johnson

Rhamondre Stevenson

Head to Head

8.3 PPG11.6 PPG

17 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Juwan Johnson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #17 at the position). Rhamondre Stevenson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #22 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB in most league formats.

Juwan Johnson vs Rhamondre Stevenson: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Juwan Johnson (TE, New Orleans Saints) against Rhamondre Stevenson (RB, New England Patriots) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Juwan Johnson averaged 8.3 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Rhamondre Stevenson posted 11.6 PPG across 14 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.

Juwan Johnson has his bye in Week 8, Rhamondre Stevenson in Week 11. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Rhamondre Stevenson is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Juwan Johnson is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Juwan Johnson (age 29) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Rhamondre Stevenson (age 28, 4 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Rhamondre Stevenson outscored Juwan Johnson by a projected 56 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Juwan Johnson played 17 games in 2025 compared to Rhamondre Stevenson's 14. That durability gap means Juwan Johnson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Rhamondre Stevenson scored 9 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Juwan Johnson saw 102 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Juwan Johnson vs Rhamondre Stevenson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Juwan Johnson	Rhamondre Stevenson
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.3	11.6
Games Played	17	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	141	162
Rushing Yards	0	603
Rush Yds/Game	0.0	43.1
Rushing TDs	0	7
Receptions	77	32
Receiving Yards	889	345
Targets	102	37
Total TDs	3	9
Age	29	28
Experience	5 yrs	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 11

Summary

11.6 PPG for Rhamondre Stevenson versus 8.3 for Juwan Johnson in 2025. The baseline favors Rhamondre Stevenson, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Juwan Johnson or Rhamondre Stevenson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Rhamondre Stevenson has the edge at 11.6 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 Juwan Johnson and Rhamondre Stevenson average in 2025?▾

Juwan Johnson averaged 8.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Rhamondre Stevenson averaged 11.6 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 3.3 points per game.

When are Juwan Johnson and Rhamondre Stevenson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Juwan Johnson (NO) has a bye in Week 8, and Rhamondre Stevenson (NE) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.