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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Jahmyr Gibbs vs Jameson Williams

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. Jameson Williams (11.0 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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RBDetroit Lions#4PPG LEADER

Jahmyr Gibbs

PPG

19.3

Games

Rush Yds

1,223

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

616

Bye

Week 8

WRDetroit Lions#19

Jameson Williams

PPG

11.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,117

Rec TDs

Targets

102

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Jahmyr Gibbs

Jameson Williams

Head to Head

19.3 PPG11.0 PPG

17 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Jahmyr Gibbs: Tier 1 (Elite) RB (ranked #4 at the position). Jameson Williams: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #19 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 3 (Flex/Starter) WR in most league formats.

Jahmyr Gibbs vs Jameson Williams: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Jahmyr Gibbs (RB, Detroit Lions) against Jameson Williams (WR, Detroit Lions) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Jahmyr Gibbs averaged 19.3 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Jameson Williams posted 11.0 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.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Jahmyr Gibbs is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Jameson Williams is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Jahmyr Gibbs (age 24) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Jameson Williams (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Jahmyr Gibbs outscored Jameson Williams by a projected 141 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jahmyr Gibbs scored 18 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.1 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Jahmyr Gibbs caught 77 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.
•Both players share a Week 8 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatGibbsWilliams

PPG (Half-PPR)19.311.0

Games Played1717

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)328187

Rushing Yards1,22312

Rush Yds/Game71.90.7

Rushing TDs130

Receptions7765

Receiving Yards6161,117

Targets94102

Total TDs187

Age2425

Experience2 yrs3 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 8Week 8

Summary

19.3 PPG for Jahmyr Gibbs versus 11.0 for Jameson Williams in 2025. The baseline favors Jahmyr Gibbs, 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 Jahmyr Gibbs or Jameson Williams in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jahmyr Gibbs has the edge at 19.3 PPG compared to Jameson Williams's 11.0 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 Jahmyr Gibbs and Jameson Williams average in 2025?▾

Jahmyr Gibbs averaged 19.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Jameson Williams averaged 11.0 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 8.3 points per game.

Do Jahmyr Gibbs and Jameson Williams share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Jahmyr Gibbs and Jameson Williams share a Week 8 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at running back for that week.