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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Juwan Johnson vs RJ HarveyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

RJ Harvey is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.8 PPG to Juwan Johnson's 8.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

RJ Harvey is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, RJ Harvey (10.8 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

RBDenver Broncos#27PPG LEADER

RJ Harvey

PPG

10.8

Games

Rush Yds

540

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

356

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Juwan Johnson

RJ Harvey

Head to Head

8.3 PPG10.8 PPG

17 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Juwan Johnson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #17 at the position). RJ Harvey: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #27 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 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB in most league formats.

Juwan Johnson vs RJ Harvey: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Juwan Johnson (TE, New Orleans Saints) against RJ Harvey (RB, Denver Broncos) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Juwan Johnson averaged 8.3 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while RJ Harvey posted 10.8 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.

Juwan Johnson has his bye in Week 8, RJ Harvey in Week 10. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

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: Juwan Johnson (age 29) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. RJ Harvey (age 25) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•RJ Harvey outscored Juwan Johnson by a projected 43 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•RJ Harvey scored 12 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.7 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.
•RJ Harvey is 4 years younger than Juwan Johnson (25 vs 29), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Juwan Johnson vs RJ Harvey: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Juwan Johnson	RJ Harvey
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.3	10.8
Games Played	17	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	141	184
Rushing Yards	0	540
Rush Yds/Game	0.0	31.8
Rushing TDs	0	7
Receptions	77	47
Receiving Yards	889	356
Targets	102	58
Total TDs	3	12
Age	29	25
Experience	5 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 10

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor RJ Harvey at 10.8 PPG, 2.5 points per game above Juwan Johnson's 8.3. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Juwan Johnson or RJ Harvey in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, RJ Harvey has the edge at 10.8 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 RJ Harvey average in 2025?▾

Juwan Johnson averaged 8.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. RJ Harvey averaged 10.8 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.5 points per game.

When are Juwan Johnson and RJ Harvey's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Juwan Johnson (NO) has a bye in Week 8, and RJ Harvey (DEN) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.