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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Kyle Monangai vs Zack MossWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Zack Moss is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.0 PPG to Kyle Monangai's 8.1 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Zack Moss is the better fantasy play this season.

Zack Moss has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 1.9-PPG advantage is real (10.0 to 8.1), and Zack Moss's 5 touchdowns show scoring upside. Kyle Monangai is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

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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

RBCincinnati Bengals#99PPG LEADER

Zack Moss

PPG

10.0

Games

Rush Yds

685

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

148

Bye

Week 12

The Edge Chart

Kyle Monangai

Zack Moss

Head to Head

8.1 PPG10.0 PPG

17 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Kyle Monangai: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #38 at the position). Zack Moss: 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 Zack Moss at 45%. That ranking gap means Kyle Monangai carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Kyle Monangai vs Zack Moss: The Full Breakdown

Kyle Monangai and Zack Moss are both viable fantasy running backs heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Kyle Monangai averaged 8.1 PPG across 17 games with the Chicago Bears, while Zack Moss posted 10.0 PPG in 14 appearances for the Cincinnati Bengals.

A 1.9-PPG gap gives Zack Moss the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Kyle Monangai ran for 783 yards and 5 touchdowns; Zack Moss posted 685 and 5. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

Kyle Monangai has his bye in Week 10, and Zack Moss rests in Week 12. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at running back for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

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. Zack Moss (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Zack Moss outscored Kyle Monangai by a projected 32 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Kyle Monangai played 17 games in 2025 compared to Zack Moss's 14. 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 Zack Moss: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Kyle Monangai	Zack Moss
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.1	10.0
Games Played	17	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	138	140
Rushing Yards	783	685
Rush Yds/Game	46.1	48.9
Rushing TDs	5	5
Receptions	18	20
Receiving Yards	164	148
Targets	30	0
Total TDs	5	5
Age	23	-
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 12

Summary

Zack Moss outscored Kyle Monangai by 1.9 PPG in 2025 (10.0 to 8.1). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Kyle Monangai or Zack Moss in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Zack Moss has the edge at 10.0 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 Zack Moss average in 2025?▾

Kyle Monangai averaged 8.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Zack Moss averaged 10.0 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 1.9 points per game.

When are Kyle Monangai and Zack Moss's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Kyle Monangai (CHI) has a bye in Week 10, and Zack Moss (CIN) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Kyle Monangai or Zack Moss a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Zack Moss outscored Kyle Monangai by 1.9 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.