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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Rhamondre Stevenson vs Travis KelceWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Rhamondre Stevenson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.6 PPG to Travis Kelce's 9.1 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Rhamondre Stevenson is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Rhamondre Stevenson (11.6 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Travis Kelce (9.1 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

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

TEKansas City Chiefs#10

Travis Kelce

PPG

9.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

851

Rec TDs

Targets

108

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Rhamondre Stevenson

Travis Kelce

Head to Head

11.6 PPG9.1 PPG

14 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Rhamondre Stevenson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #22 at the position). Travis Kelce: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #10 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE in most league formats.

Rhamondre Stevenson vs Travis Kelce: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Rhamondre Stevenson (RB, New England Patriots) against Travis Kelce (TE, Kansas City Chiefs) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Rhamondre Stevenson averaged 11.6 PPG in 2025 over 14 games, while Travis Kelce posted 9.1 PPG across 17 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Rhamondre Stevenson has his bye in Week 11, Travis Kelce in Week 5. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

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: Rhamondre Stevenson (age 28, 4 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value. Travis Kelce (age 36) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Rhamondre Stevenson outscored Travis Kelce by a projected 43 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Travis Kelce played 17 games in 2025 compared to Rhamondre Stevenson's 14. That durability gap means Travis Kelce contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Rhamondre Stevenson scored 9 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Travis Kelce caught 76 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.
•Rhamondre Stevenson is 8 years younger than Travis Kelce (28 vs 36), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Rhamondre Stevenson vs Travis Kelce: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Rhamondre Stevenson	Travis Kelce
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.6	9.1
Games Played	14	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	162	155
Rushing Yards	603	1
Rush Yds/Game	43.1	0.1
Rushing TDs	7	0
Receptions	32	76
Receiving Yards	345	851
Targets	37	108
Total TDs	9	5
Age	28	36
Experience	4 yrs	12 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 5

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Rhamondre Stevenson holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 11.6 points per game. Travis Kelce averaged 9.1 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Rhamondre Stevenson or Travis Kelce in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Rhamondre Stevenson has the edge at 11.6 PPG compared to Travis Kelce's 9.1 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 Travis Kelce average in 2025?▾

Rhamondre Stevenson averaged 11.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Travis Kelce averaged 9.1 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.5 points per game.

When are Rhamondre Stevenson and Travis Kelce's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Rhamondre Stevenson (NE) has a bye in Week 11, and Travis Kelce (KC) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.