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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Rhamondre Stevenson vs Roschon JohnsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Rhamondre Stevenson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.6 PPG to Roschon Johnson's 8.1 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Rhamondre Stevenson is the better fantasy play this season.

Rhamondre Stevenson has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 3.5-PPG advantage is real (11.6 to 8.1), and Rhamondre Stevenson's 9 touchdowns show scoring upside. Roschon Johnson 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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RBNew England Patriots#22PPG LEADER

Rhamondre Stevenson

PPG

11.6

Games

Rush Yds

603

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

345

Bye

Week 11

RBChicago Bears#99

Roschon Johnson

PPG

8.1

Games

Rush Yds

445

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

168

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Rhamondre Stevenson

Roschon Johnson

Head to Head

11.6 PPG8.1 PPG

14 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Rhamondre Stevenson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #22 at the position). Roschon Johnson: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Rhamondre Stevenson is producing at 53% of elite pace and Roschon Johnson at 37%. That ranking gap means Rhamondre Stevenson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Rhamondre Stevenson vs Roschon Johnson: The Full Breakdown

Rhamondre Stevenson and Roschon Johnson are both viable fantasy running backs heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Rhamondre Stevenson averaged 11.6 PPG across 14 games with the New England Patriots, while Roschon Johnson posted 8.1 PPG in 14 appearances for the Chicago Bears.

A 3.5-PPG gap gives Rhamondre Stevenson 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. Rhamondre Stevenson ran for 603 yards and 7 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: Rhamondre Stevenson sits Week 11 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

If you can acquire Rhamondre Stevenson at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Roschon Johnson is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Rhamondre Stevenson (age 28, 4 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value. Roschon Johnson (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Rhamondre Stevenson outscored Roschon Johnson by a projected 60 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Rhamondre Stevenson scored 9 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Rhamondre Stevenson caught 32 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Rhamondre Stevenson vs Roschon Johnson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Rhamondre Stevenson	Roschon Johnson
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.6	8.1
Games Played	14	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	162	113
Rushing Yards	603	445
Rush Yds/Game	43.1	31.8
Rushing TDs	7	4
Receptions	32	22
Receiving Yards	345	168
Targets	37	0
Total TDs	9	5
Age	28	-
Experience	4 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 7

Summary

Rhamondre Stevenson outscored Roschon Johnson by 3.5 PPG in 2025 (11.6 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 Rhamondre Stevenson or Roschon Johnson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Rhamondre Stevenson has the edge at 11.6 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 Rhamondre Stevenson and Roschon Johnson average in 2025?▾

Rhamondre Stevenson averaged 11.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Roschon Johnson averaged 8.1 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 3.5 points per game.

When are Rhamondre Stevenson and Roschon Johnson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Rhamondre Stevenson (NE) has a bye in Week 11, and Roschon Johnson (CHI) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Rhamondre Stevenson or Roschon Johnson a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Rhamondre Stevenson outscored Roschon Johnson by 3.5 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.