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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Samaje Perine vs Zack MossWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Zack Moss is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.0 PPG to Samaje Perine's 6.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Zack Moss is the better fantasy play this season.

Zack Moss is the better play on a neutral week. 10.0 PPG with 833 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 Zack Moss higher, but do not fade Samaje Perine entirely.

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

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RBKansas City Chiefs#99

Samaje Perine

PPG

6.5

Games

Rush Yds

285

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

182

Bye

Week 6

RBCincinnati Bengals#99PPG LEADER

Zack Moss

PPG

10.0

Games

Rush Yds

685

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

148

Bye

Week 12

The Edge Chart

Samaje Perine

Zack Moss

Head to Head

6.5 PPG10.0 PPG

15 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Samaje Perine: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Zack Moss: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Samaje Perine is producing at 30% of elite pace and Zack Moss at 45%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Samaje Perine vs Zack Moss: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Samaje Perine and Zack Moss for your lineup, you are not alone. Samaje Perine finished the 2025 season at 6.5 PPG for the Kansas City Chiefs (15 games), and Zack Moss averaged 10.0 for the Cincinnati Bengals (14 games).

That 3.5-point weekly advantage for Zack Moss 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. Samaje Perine ran for 285 yards and 2 touchdowns; Zack Moss posted 685 and 5. 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: Samaje Perine sits Week 6 while Zack Moss is off Week 12. 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

Zack Moss is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Samaje Perine is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Samaje Perine (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. Zack Moss (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Zack Moss outscored Samaje Perine by a projected 60 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Samaje Perine played 15 games in 2025 compared to Zack Moss's 14. That durability gap means Samaje Perine contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Zack Moss 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

Samaje Perine vs Zack Moss: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Samaje Perine	Zack Moss
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.5	10.0
Games Played	15	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	98	140
Rushing Yards	285	685
Rush Yds/Game	19.0	48.9
Rushing TDs	2	5
Receptions	24	20
Receiving Yards	182	148
Targets	0	0
Total TDs	3	5
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 12

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Zack Moss at 10.0 PPG, 3.5 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 Samaje Perine or Zack Moss in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Zack Moss has the edge at 10.0 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 Samaje Perine and Zack Moss average in 2025?▾

Samaje Perine averaged 6.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Zack Moss averaged 10.0 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 3.5 points per game.

When are Samaje Perine and Zack Moss's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Samaje Perine (KC) has a bye in Week 6, and Zack Moss (CIN) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Samaje Perine or Zack Moss a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Zack Moss outscored Samaje Perine 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.