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Updated June 5, 2026 from live stats

Cordarrelle Patterson vs Ezekiel ElliottWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Ezekiel Elliott is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.2 PPG to Cordarrelle Patterson's 5.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Ezekiel Elliott is the better fantasy play this season.

Ezekiel Elliott is the better play on a neutral week. 7.2 PPG with 580 yards gives a reliable baseline. Cordarrelle Patterson at 5.5 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Ezekiel Elliott higher, but do not fade Cordarrelle Patterson entirely.

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

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RBPittsburgh Steelers#99

Cordarrelle Patterson

PPG

5.5

Games

Rush Yds

225

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

142

Bye

Week 9

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

Cordarrelle Patterson

Ezekiel Elliott

Head to Head

5.5 PPG7.2 PPG

15 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Cordarrelle Patterson: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Ezekiel Elliott: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Cordarrelle Patterson is producing at 25% of elite pace and Ezekiel Elliott at 33%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Cordarrelle Patterson vs Ezekiel Elliott: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Cordarrelle Patterson and Ezekiel Elliott for your lineup, you are not alone. Cordarrelle Patterson finished the 2025 season at 5.5 PPG for the Pittsburgh Steelers (15 games), and Ezekiel Elliott averaged 7.2 for the Dallas Cowboys (14 games).

That 1.7-point weekly advantage for Ezekiel Elliott 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.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Cordarrelle Patterson ran for 225 yards and 2 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 scheduling note: Cordarrelle Patterson is off Week 9 and Ezekiel Elliott Week 7. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in running back for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

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: Cordarrelle Patterson (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. Ezekiel Elliott (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Ezekiel Elliott outscored Cordarrelle Patterson by a projected 29 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Cordarrelle Patterson played 15 games in 2025 compared to Ezekiel Elliott's 14. That durability gap means Cordarrelle Patterson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Cordarrelle Patterson scored 3 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.2 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Cordarrelle Patterson vs Ezekiel Elliott: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cordarrelle Patterson	Ezekiel Elliott
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.5	7.2
Games Played	15	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	83	101
Rushing Yards	225	452
Rush Yds/Game	15.0	32.3
Rushing TDs	2	3
Receptions	18	18
Receiving Yards	142	128
Targets	0	0
Total TDs	3	3
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 7

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Ezekiel Elliott at 7.2 PPG, 1.7 points per game above Cordarrelle Patterson's 5.5. 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 Cordarrelle Patterson or Ezekiel Elliott in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Ezekiel Elliott has the edge at 7.2 PPG compared to Cordarrelle Patterson's 5.5 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 Cordarrelle Patterson and Ezekiel Elliott average in 2025?▾

Cordarrelle Patterson averaged 5.5 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 1.7 points per game.

When are Cordarrelle Patterson and Ezekiel Elliott's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Cordarrelle Patterson (PIT) has a bye in Week 9, and Ezekiel Elliott (DAL) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Cordarrelle Patterson or Ezekiel Elliott a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Ezekiel Elliott outscored Cordarrelle Patterson by 1.7 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.