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Juwan Johnson vs Saquon Barkley

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

TENew Orleans Saints
Juwan Johnson
PPG
8.3
Games
17
Rec
77
Rec Yds
889
Rec TDs
3
Targets
102
Bye
Week 12
RBPhiladelphia EaglesPPG LEADER
Saquon Barkley
PPG
13.4
Games
16
Rush Yds
1,140
Rush TDs
7
Rec
37
Rec Yds
273
Bye
Week 5

Head to Head

8.3 PPG13.4 PPG
17 GP16 GP
Bye: Week 12Bye: Week 5

Juwan Johnson vs Saquon Barkley: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Juwan Johnson (TE, New Orleans Saints) against Saquon Barkley (RB, Philadelphia Eagles) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Juwan Johnson averaged 8.3 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Saquon Barkley posted 13.4 PPG across 16 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 12, Saquon Barkley in Week 5. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

The Bottom Line

The 2025 numbers favor Saquon Barkley at 13.4 PPG, 5.1 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 Saquon Barkley in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Saquon Barkley has the edge at 13.4 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 Saquon Barkley average in 2025?

Juwan Johnson averaged 8.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Saquon Barkley averaged 13.4 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 5.1 points per game.

When are Juwan Johnson and Saquon Barkley's bye weeks in 2026?

Juwan Johnson (NO) has a bye in Week 12, and Saquon Barkley (PHI) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.