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Updated June 5, 2026 from live stats

Cam Akers vs Jonathan TaylorWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jonathan Taylor is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 20.0 PPG to Cam Akers's 6.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jonathan Taylor is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. Jonathan Taylor outscored Cam Akers by 14.0 PPG in 2025 with 20 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Jonathan Taylor is the clear pick. Cam Akers 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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RBMinnesota Vikings#99

Cam Akers

PPG

6.0

Games

Rush Yds

318

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 6

RBIndianapolis Colts#2PPG LEADER

Jonathan Taylor

PPG

20.0

Games

Rush Yds

1,585

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

378

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

Cam Akers

Jonathan Taylor

Head to Head

6.0 PPG20.0 PPG

13 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Cam Akers: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Jonathan Taylor: Tier 1 (Elite) RB (ranked #2 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Cam Akers is producing at 27% 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.

Cam Akers vs Jonathan Taylor: The Full Breakdown

Jonathan Taylor and Cam Akers are at different tiers heading into 2026. The Indianapolis Colts running back averaged 20.0 PPG in 2025, a full 14.0 points per game ahead of Cam Akers's 6.0 with the Minnesota Vikings. That kind of gap doesn't close on matchup alone.

The per-game difference of 14.0 points favors Jonathan Taylor, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one running back to the other.

Jonathan Taylor is the receiving back in this matchup, turning 46 targets into 378 yards, while Cam Akers profiles as a more traditional rusher with 318 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.

Cam Akers has his bye in Week 6, and Jonathan Taylor rests in Week 13. 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

Jonathan Taylor is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Cam Akers is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Cam Akers (age 27) 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 Cam Akers by a projected 238 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jonathan Taylor played 17 games in 2025 compared to Cam Akers's 13. 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

Cam Akers vs Jonathan Taylor: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cam Akers	Jonathan Taylor
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.0	20.0
Games Played	13	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	78	340
Rushing Yards	318	1,585
Rush Yds/Game	24.5	93.2
Rushing TDs	2	18
Receptions	14	46
Receiving Yards	98	378
Targets	0	55
Total TDs	2	20
Age	-	27
Experience	-	5 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 13

Summary

20.0 PPG for Jonathan Taylor versus 6.0 for Cam Akers in 2025. The baseline favors Jonathan Taylor, 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 Cam Akers or Jonathan Taylor in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jonathan Taylor has the edge at 20.0 PPG compared to Cam Akers's 6.0 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 Cam Akers and Jonathan Taylor average in 2025?▾

Cam Akers averaged 6.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Jonathan Taylor averaged 20.0 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 14.0 points per game.

When are Cam Akers and Jonathan Taylor's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Cam Akers (MIN) has a bye in Week 6, and Jonathan Taylor (IND) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Cam Akers or Jonathan Taylor a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Jonathan Taylor outscored Cam Akers by 14.0 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.