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Updated June 5, 2026 from live stats

Bhayshul Tuten vs Ezekiel ElliottWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Ezekiel Elliott is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.2 PPG to Bhayshul Tuten's 5.6 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Ezekiel Elliott is the better fantasy play this season.

Ezekiel Elliott has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 1.6-PPG advantage is real (7.2 to 5.6), and Ezekiel Elliott's 3 touchdowns show scoring upside. Bhayshul Tuten is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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RBJacksonville Jaguars#58

Bhayshul Tuten

PPG

5.6

Games

Rush Yds

307

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 7

RBDallas Cowboys#99PPG LEADER

Ezekiel Elliott

PPG

7.2

Games

Rush Yds

452

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

128

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Bhayshul Tuten

Ezekiel Elliott

Head to Head

5.6 PPG7.2 PPG

15 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Bhayshul Tuten: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #58 at the position). Ezekiel Elliott: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Bhayshul Tuten is producing at 25% of elite pace and Ezekiel Elliott at 33%. That ranking gap means Bhayshul Tuten carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Bhayshul Tuten vs Ezekiel Elliott: The Full Breakdown

Two running backs who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Bhayshul Tuten (Jacksonville Jaguars) finished the 2025 season averaging 5.6 fantasy points per game in 15 games. Ezekiel Elliott (Dallas Cowboys) came in at 7.2 PPG over 14 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Ezekiel Elliott carries a 1.6-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.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Bhayshul Tuten ran for 307 yards and 5 touchdowns; Ezekiel Elliott posted 452 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 7 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

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Bhayshul Tuten (age 24) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Ezekiel Elliott (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Ezekiel Elliott outscored Bhayshul Tuten by a projected 27 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Bhayshul Tuten played 15 games in 2025 compared to Ezekiel Elliott's 14. That durability gap means Bhayshul Tuten contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Bhayshul Tuten scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.5 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Both players share a Week 7 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Bhayshul Tuten vs Ezekiel Elliott: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Bhayshul Tuten	Ezekiel Elliott
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.6	7.2
Games Played	15	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	84	101
Rushing Yards	307	452
Rush Yds/Game	20.5	32.3
Rushing TDs	5	3
Receptions	10	18
Receiving Yards	79	128
Targets	14	0
Total TDs	7	3
Age	24	-
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 7

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Ezekiel Elliott holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 7.2 points per game. Bhayshul Tuten averaged 5.6 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 Bhayshul Tuten or Ezekiel Elliott in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Ezekiel Elliott has the edge at 7.2 PPG compared to Bhayshul Tuten's 5.6 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 Bhayshul Tuten and Ezekiel Elliott average in 2025?▾

Bhayshul Tuten averaged 5.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Ezekiel Elliott averaged 7.2 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 1.6 points per game.

Do Bhayshul Tuten and Ezekiel Elliott share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Bhayshul Tuten and Ezekiel Elliott share a Week 7 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at running back for that week.

Is Bhayshul Tuten or Ezekiel Elliott a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Ezekiel Elliott outscored Bhayshul Tuten by 1.6 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.