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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Kyle Monangai vs Samaje PerineWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Kyle Monangai is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.1 PPG to Samaje Perine's 6.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Kyle Monangai is the better fantasy play this season.

Kyle Monangai is the better play on a neutral week. 8.1 PPG with 947 yards gives a reliable baseline. Samaje Perine at 6.5 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Kyle Monangai higher, but do not fade Samaje Perine entirely.

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

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RBChicago Bears#38PPG LEADER

Kyle Monangai

PPG

8.1

Games

Rush Yds

783

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

164

Bye

Week 10

RBKansas City Chiefs#99

Samaje Perine

PPG

6.5

Games

Rush Yds

285

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

182

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Kyle Monangai

Samaje Perine

Head to Head

8.1 PPG6.5 PPG

17 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Kyle Monangai: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #38 at the position). Samaje Perine: 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 Samaje Perine at 30%. That ranking gap means Kyle Monangai carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Kyle Monangai vs Samaje Perine: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Kyle Monangai and Samaje Perine for your lineup, you are not alone. Kyle Monangai finished the 2025 season at 8.1 PPG for the Chicago Bears (17 games), and Samaje Perine averaged 6.5 for the Kansas City Chiefs (15 games).

That 1.6-point weekly advantage for Kyle Monangai is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Kyle Monangai ran for 783 yards and 5 touchdowns; Samaje Perine posted 285 and 2. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Kyle Monangai sits Week 10 while Samaje Perine is off Week 6. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

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: Kyle Monangai (age 23) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Samaje Perine (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Kyle Monangai outscored Samaje Perine by a projected 27 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Kyle Monangai played 17 games in 2025 compared to Samaje Perine's 15. That durability gap means Kyle Monangai contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Kyle Monangai scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Kyle Monangai vs Samaje Perine: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Kyle Monangai	Samaje Perine
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.1	6.5
Games Played	17	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	138	98
Rushing Yards	783	285
Rush Yds/Game	46.1	19.0
Rushing TDs	5	2
Receptions	18	24
Receiving Yards	164	182
Targets	30	0
Total TDs	5	3
Age	23	-
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 6

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Kyle Monangai at 8.1 PPG, 1.6 points per game above Samaje Perine's 6.5. 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 Kyle Monangai or Samaje Perine in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Kyle Monangai has the edge at 8.1 PPG compared to Samaje Perine's 6.5 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 Samaje Perine average in 2025?▾

Kyle Monangai averaged 8.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Samaje Perine averaged 6.5 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 1.6 points per game.

When are Kyle Monangai and Samaje Perine's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Kyle Monangai (CHI) has a bye in Week 10, and Samaje Perine (KC) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Kyle Monangai or Samaje Perine a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Kyle Monangai outscored Samaje Perine by 1.6 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.