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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Najee Harris vs Tyrone Tracy Jr.Who should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Najee Harris is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.8 PPG to Tyrone Tracy Jr.'s 9.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Najee Harris is the better fantasy play this season.

Najee Harris has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 3.3-PPG advantage is real (12.8 to 9.5), and Najee Harris's 7 touchdowns show scoring upside. Tyrone Tracy Jr. is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

RBNew York Giants#31

Tyrone Tracy Jr.

PPG

9.5

Games

Rush Yds

740

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

288

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Najee Harris

Tyrone Tracy Jr.

Head to Head

12.8 PPG9.5 PPG

17 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Najee Harris: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Tyrone Tracy Jr.: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #31 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Najee Harris is producing at 58% of elite pace and Tyrone Tracy Jr. at 43%. That ranking gap means Tyrone Tracy Jr. carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Najee Harris vs Tyrone Tracy Jr.: The Full Breakdown

Najee Harris and Tyrone Tracy Jr. are both viable fantasy running backs heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Najee Harris averaged 12.8 PPG across 17 games with the Pittsburgh Steelers, while Tyrone Tracy Jr. posted 9.5 PPG in 15 appearances for the New York Giants.

A 3.3-PPG gap gives Najee Harris 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. Najee Harris ran for 1010 yards and 6 touchdowns; Tyrone Tracy Jr. posted 740 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: Najee Harris sits Week 9 while Tyrone Tracy Jr. is off Week 8. 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

If you can acquire Najee Harris at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Tyrone Tracy Jr. is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Najee Harris (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. Tyrone Tracy Jr. (age 26) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Najee Harris outscored Tyrone Tracy Jr. by a projected 56 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Najee Harris played 17 games in 2025 compared to Tyrone Tracy Jr.'s 15. 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.
•Tyrone Tracy Jr. caught 36 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Najee Harris vs Tyrone Tracy Jr.: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Najee Harris	Tyrone Tracy Jr.
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.8	9.5
Games Played	17	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	218	143
Rushing Yards	1,010	740
Rush Yds/Game	59.4	49.3
Rushing TDs	6	2
Receptions	30	36
Receiving Yards	225	288
Targets	0	48
Total TDs	7	4
Age	-	26
Experience	-	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 8

Summary

Najee Harris outscored Tyrone Tracy Jr. by 3.3 PPG in 2025 (12.8 to 9.5). 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 Najee Harris or Tyrone Tracy Jr. in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Najee Harris has the edge at 12.8 PPG compared to Tyrone Tracy Jr.'s 9.5 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 Najee Harris and Tyrone Tracy Jr. average in 2025?▾

Najee Harris averaged 12.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Tyrone Tracy Jr. averaged 9.5 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 3.3 points per game.

When are Najee Harris and Tyrone Tracy Jr.'s bye weeks in 2026?▾

Najee Harris (PIT) has a bye in Week 9, and Tyrone Tracy Jr. (NYG) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Najee Harris or Tyrone Tracy Jr. a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Najee Harris outscored Tyrone Tracy Jr. by 3.3 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.