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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Roschon Johnson vs Samaje PerineWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Roschon Johnson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.1 PPG to Samaje Perine's 6.5 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. Samaje Perine at 6.5 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Roschon Johnson higher, but do not fade Samaje Perine entirely.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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RBChicago Bears#99PPG LEADER

Roschon Johnson

PPG

8.1

Games

Rush Yds

445

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

168

Bye

Week 7

RBKansas City Chiefs#99

Samaje Perine

PPG

6.5

Games

Rush Yds

285

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

182

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Roschon Johnson

Samaje Perine

Head to Head

8.1 PPG6.5 PPG

14 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Roschon Johnson: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Samaje Perine: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Roschon Johnson is producing at 37% of elite pace and Samaje Perine at 30%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Roschon Johnson vs Samaje Perine: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Roschon Johnson and Samaje Perine for your lineup, you are not alone. Roschon Johnson finished the 2025 season at 8.1 PPG for the Chicago Bears (14 games), and Samaje Perine averaged 6.5 for the Kansas City Chiefs (15 games).

That 1.6-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. Roschon Johnson ran for 445 yards and 4 touchdowns; Samaje Perine posted 285 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: Roschon Johnson sits Week 7 while Samaje Perine is off Week 6. 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

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: Roschon Johnson (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. Samaje Perine (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Roschon Johnson outscored Samaje Perine by a projected 27 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Samaje Perine played 15 games in 2025 compared to Roschon Johnson's 14. That durability gap means Samaje Perine 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

Roschon Johnson vs Samaje Perine: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Roschon Johnson	Samaje Perine
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.1	6.5
Games Played	14	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	113	98
Rushing Yards	445	285
Rush Yds/Game	31.8	19.0
Rushing TDs	4	2
Receptions	22	24
Receiving Yards	168	182
Targets	0	0
Total TDs	5	3
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 6

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Roschon Johnson at 8.1 PPG, 1.6 points per game above Samaje Perine's 6.5. 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 Roschon Johnson or Samaje Perine in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Roschon Johnson has the edge at 8.1 PPG compared to Samaje Perine's 6.5 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 Roschon Johnson and Samaje Perine average in 2025?▾

Roschon Johnson averaged 8.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Samaje Perine averaged 6.5 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 1.6 points per game.

When are Roschon Johnson and Samaje Perine's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Roschon Johnson (CHI) has a bye in Week 7, and Samaje Perine (KC) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Roschon Johnson or Samaje Perine a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Roschon Johnson outscored Samaje Perine by 1.6 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.