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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Kyle Monangai vs Najee HarrisWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Najee Harris is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.8 PPG to Kyle Monangai's 8.1 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Najee Harris is the better fantasy play this season.

Najee Harris is the better play on a neutral week. 12.8 PPG with 1,235 yards gives a reliable baseline. Kyle Monangai at 8.1 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Najee Harris higher, but do not fade Kyle Monangai entirely.

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

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RBChicago Bears#38

Kyle Monangai

PPG

8.1

Games

Rush Yds

783

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

164

Bye

Week 10

RBPittsburgh Steelers#99PPG LEADER

Najee Harris

PPG

12.8

Games

Rush Yds

1,010

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

225

Bye

Week 9

The Edge Chart

Kyle Monangai

Najee Harris

Head to Head

8.1 PPG12.8 PPG

17 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 9

Fantasy Tiers

Kyle Monangai: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #38 at the position). Najee Harris: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Kyle Monangai is producing at 37% of elite pace and Najee Harris at 58%. That ranking gap means Kyle Monangai carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Kyle Monangai vs Najee Harris: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Kyle Monangai and Najee Harris is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Chicago Bears running back put up 8.1 PPG in 2025 over 17 games; Najee Harris of the Pittsburgh Steelers averaged 12.8 in 17. A 4.7-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 4.7 points favors Najee Harris, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one running back to the other.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Kyle Monangai ran for 783 yards and 5 touchdowns; Najee Harris posted 1010 and 6. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

One scheduling note: Kyle Monangai is off Week 10 and Najee Harris Week 9. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in running back for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Najee Harris is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Kyle Monangai is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Kyle Monangai (age 23) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Najee Harris (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Najee Harris outscored Kyle Monangai by a projected 80 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Najee Harris scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Kyle Monangai vs Najee Harris: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Kyle Monangai	Najee Harris
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.1	12.8
Games Played	17	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	138	218
Rushing Yards	783	1,010
Rush Yds/Game	46.1	59.4
Rushing TDs	5	6
Receptions	18	30
Receiving Yards	164	225
Targets	30	0
Total TDs	5	7
Age	23	-
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 9

Summary

12.8 PPG for Najee Harris versus 8.1 for Kyle Monangai in 2025. The baseline favors Najee Harris, 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 Kyle Monangai or Najee Harris in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Najee Harris has the edge at 12.8 PPG compared to Kyle Monangai's 8.1 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 Kyle Monangai and Najee Harris average in 2025?▾

Kyle Monangai averaged 8.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Najee Harris averaged 12.8 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 4.7 points per game.

When are Kyle Monangai and Najee Harris's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Kyle Monangai (CHI) has a bye in Week 10, and Najee Harris (PIT) has a bye in Week 9. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Kyle Monangai or Najee Harris a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Najee Harris outscored Kyle Monangai by 4.7 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.