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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

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

Tank Bigsby is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.6 PPG to Ty Johnson's 5.2 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 3.4-PPG advantage is real (8.6 to 5.2), and Tank Bigsby's 6 touchdowns show scoring upside. Ty 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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RBJacksonville Jaguars#99PPG LEADER

Tank Bigsby

PPG

8.6

Games

Rush Yds

745

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 12

RBBuffalo Bills#99

Ty Johnson

PPG

5.2

Games

Rush Yds

200

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

263

Bye

Week 12

The Edge Chart

Tank Bigsby

Ty Johnson

Head to Head

8.6 PPG5.2 PPG

16 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 12Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Tank Bigsby: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Ty Johnson: 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 Johnson at 24%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Tank Bigsby vs Ty Johnson: The Full Breakdown

Tank Bigsby and Ty Johnson are both viable fantasy running backs heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Tank Bigsby averaged 8.6 PPG across 16 games with the Jacksonville Jaguars, while Ty Johnson posted 5.2 PPG in 17 appearances for the Buffalo Bills.

A 3.4-PPG gap gives Tank Bigsby 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. Tank Bigsby ran for 745 yards and 6 touchdowns; Ty Johnson posted 200 and 3. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

One thing to note: both players share a Week 12 bye. That means you need a backup plan at running back for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Tank Bigsby at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Ty Johnson is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Tank Bigsby (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. Ty Johnson (age 28, 7 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Tank Bigsby outscored Ty Johnson by a projected 58 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Ty Johnson played 17 games in 2025 compared to Tank Bigsby's 16. That durability gap means Ty Johnson 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.
•Both players share a Week 12 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Tank Bigsby vs Ty Johnson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Tank Bigsby	Ty Johnson
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.6	5.2
Games Played	16	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	138	88
Rushing Yards	745	200
Rush Yds/Game	46.6	11.8
Rushing TDs	6	3
Receptions	12	24
Receiving Yards	85	263
Targets	0	33
Total TDs	6	5
Age	-	28
Experience	-	7 yrs
Bye Week	Week 12	Week 12

Summary

Tank Bigsby outscored Ty Johnson by 3.4 PPG in 2025 (8.6 to 5.2). 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 Tank Bigsby or Ty Johnson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tank Bigsby has the edge at 8.6 PPG compared to Ty Johnson's 5.2 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 Johnson average in 2025?▾

Tank Bigsby averaged 8.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Ty Johnson averaged 5.2 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 3.4 points per game.

Do Tank Bigsby and Ty Johnson share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Tank Bigsby and Ty Johnson share a Week 12 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at running back for that week.

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

Tank Bigsby outscored Ty Johnson by 3.4 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.