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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Devin Singletary vs Jonathan Taylor

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Jonathan Taylor is the better fantasy play this season.

Jonathan Taylor is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 20.0 PPG and 1,963 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Devin Singletary (5.9 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Jonathan Taylor as the starter and Devin Singletary as depth.

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

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RBNew York Giants#55
Devin Singletary
PPG
5.9
Games
17
Rush Yds
437
Rush TDs
5
Rec
18
Rec Yds
151
Bye
Week 14
RBIndianapolis Colts#2PPG LEADER
Jonathan Taylor
PPG
20.0
Games
17
Rush Yds
1,585
Rush TDs
18
Rec
46
Rec Yds
378
Bye
Week 11

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Devin Singletary
Jonathan Taylor

Head to Head

5.9 PPG20.0 PPG
17 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Devin Singletary: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #55 at the position). Jonathan Taylor: Tier 1 (Elite) RB (ranked #2 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Devin Singletary is producing at 27% of elite pace and Jonathan Taylor at 91%. That ranking gap means Jonathan Taylor carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Devin Singletary vs Jonathan Taylor: Who Should You Start?

Jonathan Taylor and Devin Singletary are at different tiers heading into 2026. The Indianapolis Colts running back averaged 20.0 PPG in 2025, a full 14.1 points per game ahead of Devin Singletary's 5.9 with the New York Giants. That kind of gap doesn't close on matchup alone.

A 14.1-PPG gap gives Jonathan Taylor 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.

Jonathan Taylor is the receiving back in this matchup, turning 46 targets into 378 yards, while Devin Singletary profiles as a more traditional rusher with 437 rushing yards and 5 touchdowns. In PPR and half-PPR formats Jonathan Taylor carries the higher weekly floor. In standard leagues the gap tightens considerably.

Devin Singletary has his bye in Week 14, and Jonathan Taylor rests in Week 11. 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 Jonathan Taylor at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Devin Singletary is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Devin Singletary (age 28, 6 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value. Jonathan Taylor (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

  • Jonathan Taylor outscored Devin Singletary by a projected 240 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.
  • Jonathan Taylor caught 46 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.
Detailed Stat Breakdown
StatSingletaryTaylor
PPG (Half-PPR)5.920.0
Games Played1717
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)100340
Rushing Yards4371,585
Rush Yds/Game25.793.2
Rushing TDs518
Receptions1846
Receiving Yards151378
Targets1955
Total TDs520
Age2827
Experience6 yrs5 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 14Week 11

Summary

Jonathan Taylor outscored Devin Singletary by 14.1 PPG in 2025 (20.0 to 5.9). 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 Devin Singletary or Jonathan Taylor in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Jonathan Taylor has the edge at 20.0 PPG compared to Devin Singletary's 5.9 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 Devin Singletary and Jonathan Taylor average in 2025?

Devin Singletary averaged 5.9 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 14.1 points per game.

When are Devin Singletary and Jonathan Taylor's bye weeks in 2026?

Devin Singletary (NYG) has a bye in Week 14, and Jonathan Taylor (IND) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Devin Singletary or Jonathan Taylor a better fantasy running back in 2026?

Jonathan Taylor outscored Devin Singletary by 14.1 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.