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Updated June 5, 2026 from live stats

Alexander Mattison vs Jerome FordWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jerome Ford is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.4 PPG to Alexander Mattison's 5.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jerome Ford is the better fantasy play this season.

Jerome Ford has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 3.1-PPG advantage is real (8.4 to 5.3), and Jerome Ford's 4 touchdowns show scoring upside. Alexander Mattison is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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RBLas Vegas Raiders#99

Alexander Mattison

PPG

5.3

Games

Rush Yds

255

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 10

RBCleveland Browns#99PPG LEADER

Jerome Ford

PPG

8.4

Games

Rush Yds

582

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

215

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Alexander Mattison

Jerome Ford

Head to Head

5.3 PPG8.4 PPG

14 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Alexander Mattison: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Jerome Ford: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Alexander Mattison is producing at 24% of elite pace and Jerome Ford at 38%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Alexander Mattison vs Jerome Ford: The Full Breakdown

Alexander Mattison and Jerome Ford are both viable fantasy running backs heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Alexander Mattison averaged 5.3 PPG across 14 games with the Las Vegas Raiders, while Jerome Ford posted 8.4 PPG in 15 appearances for the Cleveland Browns.

A 3.1-PPG gap gives Jerome Ford 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.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Alexander Mattison ran for 255 yards and 2 touchdowns; Jerome Ford posted 582 and 3. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

One thing to note: both players share a Week 10 bye. That means you need a backup plan at running back for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Jerome Ford at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Alexander Mattison is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Alexander Mattison (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. Jerome Ford (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Jerome Ford outscored Alexander Mattison by a projected 53 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jerome Ford played 15 games in 2025 compared to Alexander Mattison's 14. That durability gap means Jerome Ford contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jerome Ford scored 4 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Both players share a Week 10 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Alexander Mattison vs Jerome Ford: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Alexander Mattison	Jerome Ford
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.3	8.4
Games Played	14	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	74	126
Rushing Yards	255	582
Rush Yds/Game	18.2	38.8
Rushing TDs	2	3
Receptions	14	28
Receiving Yards	95	215
Targets	0	0
Total TDs	2	4
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 10

Summary

Jerome Ford outscored Alexander Mattison by 3.1 PPG in 2025 (8.4 to 5.3). 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 Alexander Mattison or Jerome Ford in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jerome Ford has the edge at 8.4 PPG compared to Alexander Mattison's 5.3 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 Alexander Mattison and Jerome Ford average in 2025?▾

Alexander Mattison averaged 5.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Jerome Ford averaged 8.4 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 3.1 points per game.

Do Alexander Mattison and Jerome Ford share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Alexander Mattison and Jerome Ford share a Week 10 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at running back for that week.

Is Alexander Mattison or Jerome Ford a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Jerome Ford outscored Alexander Mattison by 3.1 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.