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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Ty Chandler vs Zamir WhiteWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Zamir White is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.2 PPG to Ty Chandler's 5.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Zamir White is the better fantasy play this season.

Zamir White has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 3.3-PPG advantage is real (9.2 to 5.9), and Zamir White's 4 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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RBMinnesota Vikings#99

Ty Chandler

PPG

5.9

Games

Rush Yds

265

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

135

Bye

Week 6

RBLas Vegas Raiders#99PPG LEADER

Zamir White

PPG

9.2

Games

Rush Yds

628

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

125

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Ty Chandler

Zamir White

Head to Head

5.9 PPG9.2 PPG

14 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Ty Chandler: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Zamir White: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Ty Chandler is producing at 27% of elite pace and Zamir White at 42%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Ty Chandler vs Zamir White: The Full Breakdown

Two running backs who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Ty Chandler (Minnesota Vikings) finished the 2025 season averaging 5.9 fantasy points per game in 14 games. Zamir White (Las Vegas Raiders) came in at 9.2 PPG over 13 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Zamir White carries a 3.3-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. Ty Chandler ran for 265 yards and 2 touchdowns; Zamir White posted 628 and 4. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

One scheduling note: Ty Chandler is off Week 6 and Zamir White Week 10. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in running back for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Zamir White at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Ty Chandler is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Ty Chandler (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. Zamir White (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Zamir White outscored Ty Chandler by a projected 56 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Ty Chandler played 14 games in 2025 compared to Zamir White's 13. That durability gap means Ty Chandler contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Zamir White scored 4 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Ty Chandler vs Zamir White: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Ty Chandler	Zamir White
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.9	9.2
Games Played	14	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	83	120
Rushing Yards	265	628
Rush Yds/Game	18.9	48.3
Rushing TDs	2	4
Receptions	18	18
Receiving Yards	135	125
Targets	0	0
Total TDs	3	4
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 10

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Zamir White holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 9.2 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 Ty Chandler or Zamir White in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Zamir White has the edge at 9.2 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 Ty Chandler and Zamir White average in 2025?▾

Ty Chandler averaged 5.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Zamir White averaged 9.2 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 3.3 points per game.

When are Ty Chandler and Zamir White's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Ty Chandler (MIN) has a bye in Week 6, and Zamir White (LV) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Ty Chandler or Zamir White a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Zamir White outscored Ty Chandler by 3.3 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.