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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Juwan Johnson vs Tyreek HillWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tyreek Hill 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

Tyreek Hill is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Tyreek Hill (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

WRMiami Dolphins#20PPG LEADER

Tyreek Hill

PPG

10.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

265

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Juwan Johnson

Tyreek Hill

Head to Head

8.3 PPG10.8 PPG

17 GP4 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Juwan Johnson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #17 at the position). Tyreek Hill: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #20 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) WR in most league formats.

Juwan Johnson vs Tyreek Hill: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Juwan Johnson (TE, New Orleans Saints) against Tyreek Hill (WR, Miami Dolphins) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Juwan Johnson averaged 8.3 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Tyreek Hill posted 10.8 PPG across 4 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, Tyreek Hill in Week 6. 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. Tyreek Hill (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Tyreek Hill outscored Juwan Johnson by a projected 43 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Juwan Johnson played 17 games in 2025 compared to Tyreek Hill's 4. That durability gap means Juwan Johnson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Juwan Johnson scored 3 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.2 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Juwan Johnson vs Tyreek Hill: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Juwan Johnson	Tyreek Hill
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.3	10.8
Games Played	17	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	141	43
Receptions	77	21
Rec/Game	4.5	5.3
Receiving Yards	889	265
Rec Yds/Game	52.3	66.3
Receiving TDs	3	1
Targets	102	29
Target Share/Game	6.0	7.3
Age	29	32
Experience	5 yrs	9 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 6

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Tyreek Hill 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 Tyreek Hill in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tyreek Hill 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 Tyreek Hill average in 2025?▾

Juwan Johnson averaged 8.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Tyreek Hill averaged 10.8 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 2.5 points per game.

When are Juwan Johnson and Tyreek Hill's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Juwan Johnson (NO) has a bye in Week 8, and Tyreek Hill (MIA) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.