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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Jonathan Taylor vs Tyrone Tracy Jr.

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. Tyrone Tracy Jr. (9.5 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Jonathan Taylor as the starter and Tyrone Tracy Jr. as depth.

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

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RBIndianapolis Colts#2PPG LEADER

Jonathan Taylor

PPG

20.0

Games

Rush Yds

1,585

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

378

Bye

Week 11

RBNew York Giants#31

Tyrone Tracy Jr.

PPG

9.5

Games

Rush Yds

740

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

288

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Jonathan Taylor

Tyrone Tracy Jr.

Head to Head

20.0 PPG9.5 PPG

17 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Jonathan Taylor: Tier 1 (Elite) RB (ranked #2 at the position). Tyrone Tracy Jr.: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #31 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Jonathan Taylor is producing at 91% of elite pace and Tyrone Tracy Jr. at 43%. That ranking gap means Jonathan Taylor carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jonathan Taylor vs Tyrone Tracy Jr.: Who Should You Start?

Jonathan Taylor and Tyrone Tracy Jr. are at different tiers heading into 2026. The Indianapolis Colts running back averaged 20.0 PPG in 2025, a full 10.5 points per game ahead of Tyrone Tracy Jr.'s 9.5 with the New York Giants. That kind of gap doesn't close on matchup alone.

Jonathan Taylor carries a 10.5-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Jonathan Taylor is the receiving back in this matchup, turning 46 targets into 378 yards, while Tyrone Tracy Jr. profiles as a more traditional rusher with 740 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. In PPR and half-PPR formats Jonathan Taylor carries the higher weekly floor. In standard leagues the gap tightens considerably.

Jonathan Taylor has his bye in Week 11, and Tyrone Tracy Jr. rests in Week 14. 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. Tyrone Tracy Jr. is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Jonathan Taylor (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. Tyrone Tracy Jr. (age 26) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Jonathan Taylor outscored Tyrone Tracy Jr. by a projected 179 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jonathan Taylor played 17 games in 2025 compared to Tyrone Tracy Jr.'s 15. 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▾

StatTaylorJr.

PPG (Half-PPR)20.09.5

Games Played1715

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)340143

Rushing Yards1,585740

Rush Yds/Game93.249.3

Rushing TDs182

Receptions4636

Receiving Yards378288

Targets5548

Total TDs204

Age2726

Experience5 yrs1 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 11Week 14

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Jonathan Taylor holds the PPG edge with strong output at 20.0 points per game. Tyrone Tracy Jr. averaged 9.5 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 Jonathan Taylor or Tyrone Tracy Jr. in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jonathan Taylor has the edge at 20.0 PPG compared to Tyrone Tracy Jr.'s 9.5 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 Jonathan Taylor and Tyrone Tracy Jr. average in 2025?▾

Jonathan Taylor averaged 20.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Tyrone Tracy Jr. averaged 9.5 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 10.5 points per game.

When are Jonathan Taylor and Tyrone Tracy Jr.'s bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Jonathan Taylor or Tyrone Tracy Jr. a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Jonathan Taylor outscored Tyrone Tracy Jr. by 10.5 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.