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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Ty Johnson 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 Johnson's 5.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Zonovan Knight is the better fantasy play this season.

Zonovan Knight has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 1.6-PPG advantage is real (6.8 to 5.2), and Zonovan Knight's 5 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.

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

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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

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 Johnson

Zonovan Knight

Head to Head

5.2 PPG6.8 PPG

17 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 12Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Ty Johnson: 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 Johnson is producing at 24% of elite pace and Zonovan Knight at 31%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Ty Johnson vs Zonovan Knight: The Full Breakdown

Ty Johnson and Zonovan Knight 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 Zonovan Knight posted 6.8 PPG in 12 appearances for the Arizona Cardinals.

A 1.6-PPG gap gives Zonovan Knight 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; 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.

One scheduling note: Ty Johnson is off Week 12 and Zonovan Knight Week 11. 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

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 Johnson (age 28, 7 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value. Zonovan Knight (age 25) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Zonovan Knight outscored Ty Johnson by a projected 27 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Ty Johnson played 17 games in 2025 compared to Zonovan Knight's 12. 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 Zonovan Knight: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Ty Johnson	Zonovan Knight
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.2	6.8
Games Played	17	12
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	88	82
Rushing Yards	200	269
Rush Yds/Game	11.8	22.4
Rushing TDs	3	4
Receptions	24	22
Receiving Yards	263	160
Targets	33	31
Total TDs	5	5
Age	28	25
Experience	7 yrs	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 12	Week 11

Summary

Zonovan Knight outscored Ty Johnson by 1.6 PPG in 2025 (6.8 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 Zonovan Knight in fantasy football?▾

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

Ty Johnson averaged 5.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Zonovan Knight averaged 6.8 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 1.6 points per game.

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

Ty Johnson (BUF) has a bye in Week 12, and Zonovan Knight (ARI) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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

Zonovan Knight outscored Ty Johnson by 1.6 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.