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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Raheim Sanders vs Roschon JohnsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Roschon Johnson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.1 PPG to Raheim Sanders's 4.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Roschon Johnson is the better fantasy play this season.

Roschon Johnson is the better play on a neutral week. 8.1 PPG with 613 yards gives a reliable baseline. Raheim Sanders at 4.7 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Roschon Johnson higher, but do not fade Raheim Sanders entirely.

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

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RBCleveland Browns#99

Raheim Sanders

PPG

4.7

Games

Rush Yds

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 10

RBChicago Bears#99PPG LEADER

Roschon Johnson

PPG

8.1

Games

Rush Yds

445

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

168

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Raheim Sanders

Roschon Johnson

Head to Head

4.7 PPG8.1 PPG

4 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Raheim Sanders: 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, Raheim Sanders is producing at 21% of elite pace and Roschon Johnson at 37%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Raheim Sanders vs Roschon Johnson: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Raheim Sanders and Roschon Johnson for your lineup, you are not alone. Raheim Sanders finished the 2025 season at 4.7 PPG for the Cleveland Browns (4 games), and Roschon Johnson averaged 8.1 for the Chicago Bears (14 games).

That 3.4-point weekly advantage for Roschon Johnson 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. Raheim Sanders ran for 92 yards and 1 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.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Raheim Sanders sits Week 10 while Roschon Johnson is off Week 7. 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

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

Did You Know?

•Roschon Johnson outscored Raheim Sanders by a projected 58 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Roschon Johnson played 14 games in 2025 compared to Raheim Sanders's 4. That durability gap means Roschon Johnson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Roschon Johnson scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Raheim Sanders vs Roschon Johnson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Raheim Sanders	Roschon Johnson
PPG (Half-PPR)	4.7	8.1
Games Played	4	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	19	113
Rushing Yards	92	445
Rush Yds/Game	23.0	31.8
Rushing TDs	1	4
Receptions	3	22
Receiving Yards	21	168
Targets	4	0
Total TDs	1	5
Age	23	-
Experience	1 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 7

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Roschon Johnson at 8.1 PPG, 3.4 points per game above Raheim Sanders's 4.7. 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 Raheim Sanders or Roschon Johnson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Roschon Johnson has the edge at 8.1 PPG compared to Raheim Sanders's 4.7 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 Raheim Sanders and Roschon Johnson average in 2025?▾

Raheim Sanders averaged 4.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 4 games in 2025. Roschon Johnson averaged 8.1 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 3.4 points per game.

When are Raheim Sanders and Roschon Johnson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Raheim Sanders (CLE) has a bye in Week 10, and Roschon Johnson (CHI) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Raheim Sanders or Roschon Johnson a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Roschon Johnson outscored Raheim Sanders by 3.4 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.