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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Ray Davis vs Ty JohnsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Ray Davis is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.8 PPG to Ty Johnson's 5.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Ray Davis is the better fantasy play this season.

Ray Davis is the better play on a neutral week. 7.8 PPG with 593 yards gives a reliable baseline. Ty Johnson at 5.2 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Ray Davis higher, but do not fade Ty Johnson entirely.

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

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RBBuffalo Bills#99PPG LEADER

Ray Davis

PPG

7.8

Games

Rush Yds

425

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

168

Bye

Week 12

RBBuffalo Bills#99

Ty Johnson

PPG

5.2

Games

Rush Yds

200

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

263

Bye

Week 12

The Edge Chart

Ray Davis

Ty Johnson

Head to Head

7.8 PPG5.2 PPG

15 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 12Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Ray Davis: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Ty Johnson: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Ray Davis is producing at 35% of elite pace and Ty Johnson at 24%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Ray Davis vs Ty Johnson: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Ray Davis and Ty Johnson is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Buffalo Bills running back put up 7.8 PPG in 2025 over 15 games; Ty Johnson of the Buffalo Bills averaged 5.2 in 17. A 2.6-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 2.6 points favors Ray Davis, 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. Ray Davis ran for 425 yards and 3 touchdowns; Ty Johnson posted 200 and 3. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

Both share a Week 12 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking running backs this deep on your bench, plan your replacement running back early.

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: Ray Davis (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. Ty Johnson (age 28, 7 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Ray Davis outscored Ty Johnson by a projected 44 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Ty Johnson played 17 games in 2025 compared to Ray Davis's 15. That durability gap means Ty Johnson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Ty Johnson scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Both players share a Week 12 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Ray Davis vs Ty Johnson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Ray Davis	Ty Johnson
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.8	5.2
Games Played	15	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	117	88
Rushing Yards	425	200
Rush Yds/Game	28.3	11.8
Rushing TDs	3	3
Receptions	22	24
Receiving Yards	168	263
Targets	0	33
Total TDs	4	5
Age	-	28
Experience	-	7 yrs
Bye Week	Week 12	Week 12

Summary

7.8 PPG for Ray Davis versus 5.2 for Ty Johnson in 2025. The baseline favors Ray Davis, 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 Ray Davis or Ty Johnson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Ray Davis has the edge at 7.8 PPG compared to Ty Johnson's 5.2 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 Ray Davis and Ty Johnson average in 2025?▾

Ray Davis averaged 7.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Ty Johnson averaged 5.2 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.6 points per game.

Do Ray Davis and Ty Johnson share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Ray Davis and Ty Johnson share a Week 12 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at running back for that week.

Is Ray Davis or Ty Johnson a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Ray Davis outscored Ty Johnson by 2.6 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.