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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Najee Harris vs Roschon JohnsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Najee Harris is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.8 PPG to Roschon Johnson'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. Roschon Johnson 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 Roschon Johnson entirely.

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

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RBPittsburgh Steelers#99PPG LEADER

Najee Harris

PPG

12.8

Games

Rush Yds

1,010

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

225

Bye

Week 9

RBChicago Bears#99

Roschon Johnson

PPG

8.1

Games

Rush Yds

445

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

168

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Najee Harris

Roschon Johnson

Head to Head

12.8 PPG8.1 PPG

17 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Najee Harris: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Roschon Johnson: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Najee Harris is producing at 58% of elite pace and Roschon Johnson at 37%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Najee Harris vs Roschon Johnson: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Najee Harris and Roschon Johnson is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Pittsburgh Steelers running back put up 12.8 PPG in 2025 over 17 games; Roschon Johnson of the Chicago Bears averaged 8.1 in 14. 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. Najee Harris ran for 1010 yards and 6 touchdowns; Roschon Johnson posted 445 and 4. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

Najee Harris has his bye in Week 9, and Roschon Johnson rests in Week 7. 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

Najee Harris is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Roschon Johnson is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Najee Harris (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. Roschon Johnson (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Najee Harris outscored Roschon Johnson by a projected 80 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Najee Harris played 17 games in 2025 compared to Roschon Johnson's 14. That durability gap means Najee Harris contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•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

Najee Harris vs Roschon Johnson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Najee Harris	Roschon Johnson
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.8	8.1
Games Played	17	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	218	113
Rushing Yards	1,010	445
Rush Yds/Game	59.4	31.8
Rushing TDs	6	4
Receptions	30	22
Receiving Yards	225	168
Targets	0	0
Total TDs	7	5
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 7

Summary

12.8 PPG for Najee Harris versus 8.1 for Roschon Johnson 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 Najee Harris or Roschon Johnson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Najee Harris has the edge at 12.8 PPG compared to Roschon Johnson'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 Najee Harris and Roschon Johnson average in 2025?▾

Najee Harris averaged 12.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Roschon Johnson averaged 8.1 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 4.7 points per game.

When are Najee Harris and Roschon Johnson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Najee Harris (PIT) has a bye in Week 9, and Roschon Johnson (CHI) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Najee Harris or Roschon Johnson a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Najee Harris outscored Roschon Johnson 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.