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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Bijan Robinson vs Trey McBride

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Bijan Robinson is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Bijan Robinson (19.5 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Trey McBride (14.9 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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RBAtlanta Falcons#3PPG LEADER
Bijan Robinson
PPG
19.5
Games
17
Rush Yds
1,478
Rush TDs
7
Rec
79
Rec Yds
820
Bye
Week 5
TEArizona Cardinals#1
Trey McBride
PPG
14.9
Games
17
Rec
126
Rec Yds
1,239
Rec TDs
11
Targets
169
Bye
Week 8

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Bijan Robinson
Trey McBride

Head to Head

19.5 PPG14.9 PPG
17 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Bijan Robinson: Tier 1 (Elite) RB (ranked #3 at the position). Trey McBride: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #1 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 1 (Elite) RB is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 1 (Elite) TE in most league formats.

Bijan Robinson vs Trey McBride: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Bijan Robinson (RB, Atlanta Falcons) against Trey McBride (TE, Arizona Cardinals) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Bijan Robinson averaged 19.5 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Trey McBride posted 14.9 PPG across 17 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Bijan Robinson has his bye in Week 5, Trey McBride in Week 8. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Bijan Robinson at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Trey McBride is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Bijan Robinson (age 24) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Trey McBride (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

  • Bijan Robinson outscored Trey McBride by a projected 78 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Bijan Robinson scored 11 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
  • Trey McBride caught 126 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.
Detailed Stat Breakdown
StatRobinsonMcBride
PPG (Half-PPR)19.514.9
Games Played1717
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)332253
Rushing Yards1,4780
Rush Yds/Game86.90.0
Rushing TDs70
Receptions79126
Receiving Yards8201,239
Targets103169
Total TDs1111
Age2426
Experience2 yrs3 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 5Week 8

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Bijan Robinson holds the PPG edge with strong output at 19.5 points per game. Trey McBride averaged 14.9 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 Bijan Robinson or Trey McBride in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Bijan Robinson has the edge at 19.5 PPG compared to Trey McBride's 14.9 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 Bijan Robinson and Trey McBride average in 2025?

Bijan Robinson averaged 19.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Trey McBride averaged 14.9 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 4.6 points per game.

When are Bijan Robinson and Trey McBride's bye weeks in 2026?

Bijan Robinson (ATL) has a bye in Week 5, and Trey McBride (ARI) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.