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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Tank Bigsby vs Ty ChandlerWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tank Bigsby is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.6 PPG to Ty Chandler's 5.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tank Bigsby is the better fantasy play this season.

Tank Bigsby has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.7-PPG advantage is real (8.6 to 5.9), and Tank Bigsby's 6 touchdowns show scoring upside. Ty Chandler 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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RBJacksonville Jaguars#99PPG LEADER

Tank Bigsby

PPG

8.6

Games

Rush Yds

745

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 12

RBMinnesota Vikings#99

Ty Chandler

PPG

5.9

Games

Rush Yds

265

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

135

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Tank Bigsby

Ty Chandler

Head to Head

8.6 PPG5.9 PPG

16 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 12Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Tank Bigsby: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Ty Chandler: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Tank Bigsby is producing at 39% of elite pace and Ty Chandler at 27%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Tank Bigsby vs Ty Chandler: The Full Breakdown

Two running backs who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Tank Bigsby (Jacksonville Jaguars) finished the 2025 season averaging 8.6 fantasy points per game in 16 games. Ty Chandler (Minnesota Vikings) came in at 5.9 PPG over 14 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Tank Bigsby carries a 2.7-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Tank Bigsby ran for 745 yards and 6 touchdowns; Ty Chandler posted 265 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: Tank Bigsby sits Week 12 while Ty Chandler 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: Tank Bigsby (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. Ty Chandler (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Tank Bigsby outscored Ty Chandler by a projected 46 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Tank Bigsby played 16 games in 2025 compared to Ty Chandler's 14. That durability gap means Tank Bigsby contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Tank Bigsby scored 6 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Tank Bigsby vs Ty Chandler: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Tank Bigsby	Ty Chandler
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.6	5.9
Games Played	16	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	138	83
Rushing Yards	745	265
Rush Yds/Game	46.6	18.9
Rushing TDs	6	2
Receptions	12	18
Receiving Yards	85	135
Targets	0	0
Total TDs	6	3
Bye Week	Week 12	Week 6

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Tank Bigsby holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 8.6 points per game. Ty Chandler averaged 5.9 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 Tank Bigsby or Ty Chandler in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tank Bigsby has the edge at 8.6 PPG compared to Ty Chandler's 5.9 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 Tank Bigsby and Ty Chandler average in 2025?▾

Tank Bigsby averaged 8.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Ty Chandler averaged 5.9 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 2.7 points per game.

When are Tank Bigsby and Ty Chandler's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Tank Bigsby (JAX) has a bye in Week 12, and Ty Chandler (MIN) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Tank Bigsby or Ty Chandler a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Tank Bigsby outscored Ty Chandler by 2.7 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.