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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Ty Johnson 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 Johnson's 5.2 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 4.0-PPG advantage is real (9.2 to 5.2), and Zamir White'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

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 Johnson

Zamir White

Head to Head

5.2 PPG9.2 PPG

17 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 12Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Ty Johnson: 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 Johnson is producing at 24% of elite pace and Zamir White at 42%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Ty Johnson vs Zamir White: The Full Breakdown

Ty Johnson and Zamir White 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 Zamir White posted 9.2 PPG in 13 appearances for the Las Vegas Raiders.

A 4.0-PPG gap gives Zamir White 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; 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.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Ty Johnson sits Week 12 while Zamir White is off Week 10. 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

If you can acquire Zamir White 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. 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 Johnson by a projected 68 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Ty Johnson played 17 games in 2025 compared to Zamir White's 13. 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Ty Johnson vs Zamir White: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Ty Johnson	Zamir White
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.2	9.2
Games Played	17	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	88	120
Rushing Yards	200	628
Rush Yds/Game	11.8	48.3
Rushing TDs	3	4
Receptions	24	18
Receiving Yards	263	125
Targets	33	0
Total TDs	5	4
Age	28	-
Experience	7 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 12	Week 10

Summary

Zamir White outscored Ty Johnson by 4.0 PPG in 2025 (9.2 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 Zamir White in fantasy football?▾

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

Ty Johnson averaged 5.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Zamir White averaged 9.2 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 4.0 points per game.

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

Ty Johnson (BUF) has a bye in Week 12, and Zamir White (LV) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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

Zamir White outscored Ty Johnson by 4.0 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.