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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Javonte Williams vs Jonathan Taylor

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Jonathan Taylor is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. Jonathan Taylor outscored Javonte Williams by 5.9 PPG in 2025 with 20 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Jonathan Taylor is the clear pick. Javonte Williams profiles as a matchup-dependent running back who can spike but lacks the consistent floor.

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

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RBDallas Cowboys#12

Javonte Williams

PPG

14.1

Games

Rush Yds

1,201

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

137

Bye

Week 10

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

Javonte Williams

Jonathan Taylor

Head to Head

14.1 PPG20.0 PPG

16 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Javonte Williams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #12 at the position). Jonathan Taylor: Tier 1 (Elite) RB (ranked #2 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Javonte Williams is producing at 64% 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.

Javonte Williams vs Jonathan Taylor: Who Should You Start?

If you are choosing between Javonte Williams and Jonathan Taylor for your lineup, you are not alone. Javonte Williams finished the 2025 season at 14.1 PPG for the Dallas Cowboys (16 games), and Jonathan Taylor averaged 20.0 for the Indianapolis Colts (17 games).

That 5.9-point weekly advantage for Jonathan Taylor is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Jonathan Taylor is the receiving back in this matchup, turning 46 targets into 378 yards, while Javonte Williams profiles as a more traditional rusher with 1201 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns. In PPR and half-PPR formats Jonathan Taylor carries the higher weekly floor. In standard leagues the gap tightens considerably.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Javonte Williams sits Week 10 while Jonathan Taylor is off Week 11. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Jonathan Taylor is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Javonte Williams is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Javonte Williams (age 26) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. Jonathan Taylor (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Jonathan Taylor outscored Javonte Williams by a projected 100 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jonathan Taylor played 17 games in 2025 compared to Javonte Williams's 16. That durability gap means Jonathan Taylor contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•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▾

StatWilliamsTaylor

PPG (Half-PPR)14.120.0

Games Played1617

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)226340

Rushing Yards1,2011,585

Rush Yds/Game75.193.2

Rushing TDs1118

Receptions3546

Receiving Yards137378

Targets5155

Total TDs1320

Age2627

Experience4 yrs5 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 10Week 11

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Jonathan Taylor at 20.0 PPG, 5.9 points per game above Javonte Williams's 14.1. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Javonte Williams or Jonathan Taylor in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jonathan Taylor has the edge at 20.0 PPG compared to Javonte Williams's 14.1 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 Javonte Williams and Jonathan Taylor average in 2025?▾

Javonte Williams averaged 14.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Jonathan Taylor averaged 20.0 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 5.9 points per game.

When are Javonte Williams and Jonathan Taylor's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Javonte Williams (DAL) has a bye in Week 10, and Jonathan Taylor (IND) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Javonte Williams or Jonathan Taylor a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Jonathan Taylor outscored Javonte Williams by 5.9 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.