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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Ty Johnson vs Tyrone Tracy Jr.Who should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tyrone Tracy Jr. is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.5 PPG to Ty Johnson's 5.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tyrone Tracy Jr. is the better fantasy play this season.

Tyrone Tracy Jr. has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 4.3-PPG advantage is real (9.5 to 5.2), and Tyrone Tracy Jr.'s 4 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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RBBuffalo Bills#99

Ty Johnson

PPG

5.2

Games

Rush Yds

200

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

263

Bye

Week 12

RBNew York Giants#31PPG LEADER

Tyrone Tracy Jr.

PPG

9.5

Games

Rush Yds

740

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

288

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Ty Johnson

Tyrone Tracy Jr.

Head to Head

5.2 PPG9.5 PPG

17 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 12Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Ty Johnson: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Tyrone Tracy Jr.: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #31 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Ty Johnson is producing at 24% of elite pace and Tyrone Tracy Jr. at 43%. That ranking gap means Tyrone Tracy Jr. carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Ty Johnson vs Tyrone Tracy Jr.: The Full Breakdown

Ty Johnson and Tyrone Tracy Jr. are both viable fantasy running backs heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Ty Johnson averaged 5.2 PPG across 17 games with the Buffalo Bills, while Tyrone Tracy Jr. posted 9.5 PPG in 15 appearances for the New York Giants.

A 4.3-PPG gap gives Tyrone Tracy Jr. 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. Ty Johnson ran for 200 yards and 3 touchdowns; Tyrone Tracy Jr. posted 740 and 2. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

Ty Johnson has his bye in Week 12, and Tyrone Tracy Jr. rests in Week 8. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at running back for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Tyrone Tracy Jr. 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: Ty Johnson (age 28, 7 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value. Tyrone Tracy Jr. (age 26) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Tyrone Tracy Jr. outscored Ty Johnson by a projected 73 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Ty Johnson played 17 games in 2025 compared to Tyrone Tracy Jr.'s 15. That durability gap means Ty Johnson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Ty Johnson scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Tyrone Tracy Jr. caught 36 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Ty Johnson vs Tyrone Tracy Jr.: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Ty Johnson	Tyrone Tracy Jr.
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.2	9.5
Games Played	17	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	88	143
Rushing Yards	200	740
Rush Yds/Game	11.8	49.3
Rushing TDs	3	2
Receptions	24	36
Receiving Yards	263	288
Targets	33	48
Total TDs	5	4
Age	28	26
Experience	7 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 12	Week 8

Summary

Tyrone Tracy Jr. outscored Ty Johnson by 4.3 PPG in 2025 (9.5 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 Ty Johnson or Tyrone Tracy Jr. in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tyrone Tracy Jr. has the edge at 9.5 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 Ty Johnson and Tyrone Tracy Jr. average in 2025?▾

Ty Johnson averaged 5.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Tyrone Tracy Jr. averaged 9.5 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 4.3 points per game.

When are Ty Johnson and Tyrone Tracy Jr.'s bye weeks in 2026?▾

Ty Johnson (BUF) has a bye in Week 12, and Tyrone Tracy Jr. (NYG) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Ty Johnson or Tyrone Tracy Jr. a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Tyrone Tracy Jr. outscored Ty Johnson by 4.3 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.