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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Ty Chandler vs Zonovan KnightWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Zonovan Knight is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 6.8 PPG to Ty Chandler's 5.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Zonovan Knight is the better fantasy play this season.

This one is genuinely close. Zonovan Knight edges Ty Chandler by 0.9 PPG, but both are in the same production tier. The decision comes down to weekly matchup, not season-long resume. If you are choosing between them in a draft, Zonovan Knight goes slightly earlier based on volume, but do not reach for the difference.

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

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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

RBArizona Cardinals#99PPG LEADER

Zonovan Knight

PPG

6.8

Games

Rush Yds

269

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

160

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Ty Chandler

Zonovan Knight

Head to Head

5.9 PPG6.8 PPG

14 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Ty Chandler: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Zonovan Knight: 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 Zonovan Knight at 31%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Ty Chandler vs Zonovan Knight: The Full Breakdown

Ty Chandler (5.9 PPG) and Zonovan Knight (6.8 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two running backs are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Ty Chandler played 14 games for the Minnesota Vikings; Zonovan Knight suited up 12 times for the Arizona Cardinals.

A 0.9-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Ty Chandler ran for 265 yards and 2 touchdowns; Zonovan Knight posted 269 and 4. 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: Ty Chandler sits Week 6 while Zonovan Knight is off Week 11. 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: Ty Chandler (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. Zonovan Knight (age 25) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Zonovan Knight outscored Ty Chandler by a projected 15 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Ty Chandler played 14 games in 2025 compared to Zonovan Knight's 12. That durability gap means Ty Chandler contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Zonovan Knight 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

Ty Chandler vs Zonovan Knight: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Ty Chandler	Zonovan Knight
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.9	6.8
Games Played	14	12
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	83	82
Rushing Yards	265	269
Rush Yds/Game	18.9	22.4
Rushing TDs	2	4
Receptions	18	22
Receiving Yards	135	160
Targets	0	31
Total TDs	3	5
Age	-	25
Experience	-	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 11

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Zonovan Knight holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 6.8 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 Zonovan Knight in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Zonovan Knight has the edge at 6.8 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 Zonovan Knight average in 2025?▾

Ty Chandler averaged 5.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Zonovan Knight averaged 6.8 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 0.9 points per game.

When are Ty Chandler and Zonovan Knight's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Ty Chandler (MIN) has a bye in Week 6, and Zonovan Knight (ARI) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Ty Chandler or Zonovan Knight a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Zonovan Knight outscored Ty Chandler by 0.9 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.