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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Harold Fannin Jr. vs Jahmyr Gibbs

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Jahmyr Gibbs is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Jahmyr Gibbs (19.3 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Harold Fannin Jr. (9.4 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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TECleveland Browns#9

Harold Fannin Jr.

PPG

9.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

731

Rec TDs

Targets

107

Bye

Week 9

RBDetroit Lions#4PPG LEADER

Jahmyr Gibbs

PPG

19.3

Games

Rush Yds

1,223

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

616

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Harold Fannin Jr.

Jahmyr Gibbs

Head to Head

9.4 PPG19.3 PPG

16 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Harold Fannin Jr.: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #9 at the position). Jahmyr Gibbs: Tier 1 (Elite) RB (ranked #4 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 1 (Elite) RB in most league formats.

Harold Fannin Jr. vs Jahmyr Gibbs: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Harold Fannin Jr. (TE, Cleveland Browns) against Jahmyr Gibbs (RB, Detroit Lions) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Harold Fannin Jr. averaged 9.4 PPG in 2025 over 16 games, while Jahmyr Gibbs posted 19.3 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.

Harold Fannin Jr. has his bye in Week 9, Jahmyr Gibbs 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 Jahmyr Gibbs at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Harold Fannin Jr. is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Harold Fannin Jr. (age 21) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Jahmyr Gibbs (age 24) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Jahmyr Gibbs outscored Harold Fannin Jr. by a projected 168 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jahmyr Gibbs played 17 games in 2025 compared to Harold Fannin Jr.'s 16. That durability gap means Jahmyr Gibbs contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jahmyr Gibbs scored 18 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.1 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Harold Fannin Jr. saw 107 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatJr.Gibbs

PPG (Half-PPR)9.419.3

Games Played1617

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)150328

Rushing Yards131,223

Rush Yds/Game0.871.9

Rushing TDs113

Receptions7277

Receiving Yards731616

Targets10794

Total TDs718

Age2124

Experience-2 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 9Week 8

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Jahmyr Gibbs holds the PPG edge with strong output at 19.3 points per game. Harold Fannin Jr. averaged 9.4 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 Harold Fannin Jr. or Jahmyr Gibbs in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jahmyr Gibbs has the edge at 19.3 PPG compared to Harold Fannin Jr.'s 9.4 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 Harold Fannin Jr. and Jahmyr Gibbs average in 2025?▾

Harold Fannin Jr. averaged 9.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Jahmyr Gibbs averaged 19.3 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 9.9 points per game.

When are Harold Fannin Jr. and Jahmyr Gibbs's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Harold Fannin Jr. (CLE) has a bye in Week 9, and Jahmyr Gibbs (DET) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.