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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Courtland Sutton vs Jonathan Taylor

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Jonathan Taylor is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Jonathan Taylor (20.0 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Courtland Sutton (10.7 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.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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WRDenver Broncos#21

Courtland Sutton

PPG

10.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,017

Rec TDs

Targets

124

Bye

Week 12

RBIndianapolis Colts#2PPG LEADER

Jonathan Taylor

PPG

20.0

Games

Rush Yds

1,585

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

378

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Courtland Sutton

Jonathan Taylor

Head to Head

10.7 PPG20.0 PPG

17 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 12Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Courtland Sutton: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #21 at the position). Jonathan Taylor: Tier 1 (Elite) RB (ranked #2 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 1 (Elite) RB in most league formats.

Courtland Sutton vs Jonathan Taylor: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Courtland Sutton (WR, Denver Broncos) against Jonathan Taylor (RB, Indianapolis Colts) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Courtland Sutton averaged 10.7 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Jonathan Taylor posted 20.0 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.

Courtland Sutton has his bye in Week 12, Jonathan Taylor in Week 11. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Jonathan Taylor is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Courtland Sutton is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Courtland Sutton (age 30) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Jonathan Taylor (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Jonathan Taylor outscored Courtland Sutton by a projected 158 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jonathan Taylor scored 20 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.2 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Courtland Sutton saw 124 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatSuttonTaylor

PPG (Half-PPR)10.720.0

Games Played1717

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)182340

Rushing Yards01,585

Rush Yds/Game0.093.2

Rushing TDs018

Receptions7446

Receiving Yards1,017378

Targets12455

Total TDs720

Age3027

Experience7 yrs5 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 12Week 11

Summary

20.0 PPG for Jonathan Taylor versus 10.7 for Courtland Sutton in 2025. The baseline favors Jonathan Taylor, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Courtland Sutton or Jonathan Taylor in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jonathan Taylor has the edge at 20.0 PPG compared to Courtland Sutton's 10.7 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 Courtland Sutton and Jonathan Taylor average in 2025?▾

Courtland Sutton averaged 10.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Jonathan Taylor averaged 20.0 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 9.3 points per game.

When are Courtland Sutton and Jonathan Taylor's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Courtland Sutton (DEN) has a bye in Week 12, and Jonathan Taylor (IND) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.