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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Juwan Johnson vs Theo JohnsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Juwan Johnson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.3 PPG to Theo Johnson's 7.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Juwan Johnson is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Juwan Johnson and Theo Johnson are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 1.3-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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TENew Orleans Saints#17PPG LEADER

Juwan Johnson

PPG

8.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

889

Rec TDs

Targets

102

Bye

Week 8

TENew York Giants#24

Theo Johnson

PPG

7.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

528

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Juwan Johnson

Theo Johnson

Head to Head

8.3 PPG7.0 PPG

17 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Juwan Johnson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #17 at the position). Theo Johnson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #24 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Juwan Johnson is producing at 38% of elite pace and Theo Johnson at 32%. That ranking gap means Juwan Johnson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Juwan Johnson vs Theo Johnson: The Full Breakdown

This is a genuine coin flip on paper. Juwan Johnson finished the 2025 season at 8.3 PPG over 17 games with the New Orleans Saints, while Theo Johnson clocked in at 7.0 across 15 appearances for the New York Giants. A 1.3-point gap means any given week could go either way.

With a margin this thin, season averages are not the deciding factor. Weekly variables like opponent defense, game script, and injury status carry more weight than a fraction of a PPG. The right start in Week 6 might be the wrong start in Week 14.

Juwan Johnson is the volume tight end in this matchup with 77 receptions for 889 yards, while Theo Johnson profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (5 scores on 45 catches). In weeks where Theo Johnson finds the end zone he out-scores Juwan Johnson, but the floor gap is real.

Both share a Week 8 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking tight ends this deep on your bench, plan your replacement tight end early.

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. Theo Johnson (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Juwan Johnson outscored Theo Johnson by a projected 22 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Juwan Johnson played 17 games in 2025 compared to Theo Johnson's 15. That durability gap means Juwan Johnson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Theo Johnson scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Juwan Johnson saw 102 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Theo Johnson is 4 years younger than Juwan Johnson (25 vs 29), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Juwan Johnson vs Theo Johnson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Juwan Johnson	Theo Johnson
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.3	7.0
Games Played	17	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	141	105
Receptions	77	45
Rec/Game	4.5	3.0
Receiving Yards	889	528
Rec Yds/Game	52.3	35.2
Receiving TDs	3	5
Targets	102	74
Target Share/Game	6.0	4.9
Age	29	25
Experience	5 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 8

Summary

8.3 PPG for Juwan Johnson versus 7.0 for Theo Johnson in 2025. The baseline favors Juwan Johnson, 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 Theo Johnson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Juwan Johnson has the edge at 8.3 PPG compared to Theo Johnson's 7.0 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 Theo Johnson average in 2025?▾

Juwan Johnson averaged 8.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Theo Johnson averaged 7.0 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 1.3 points per game.

Do Juwan Johnson and Theo Johnson share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Juwan Johnson and Theo Johnson share a Week 8 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at tight end for that week.

Is Juwan Johnson or Theo Johnson a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Juwan Johnson outscored Theo Johnson by 1.3 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.