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Updated June 5, 2026 from live stats

Courtland Sutton vs Theo JohnsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Courtland Sutton is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.7 PPG to Theo Johnson's 7.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Courtland Sutton is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Courtland Sutton (10.7 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Theo Johnson (7.0 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

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

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WRDenver Broncos#21PPG LEADER

Courtland Sutton

PPG

10.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,017

Rec TDs

Targets

124

Bye

Week 10

TENew York Giants#24

Theo Johnson

PPG

7.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

528

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Courtland Sutton

Theo Johnson

Head to Head

10.7 PPG7.0 PPG

17 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Courtland Sutton: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #21 at the position). Theo Johnson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #24 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE in most league formats.

Courtland Sutton vs Theo Johnson: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Courtland Sutton (WR, Denver Broncos) against Theo Johnson (TE, New York Giants) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Courtland Sutton averaged 10.7 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Theo Johnson posted 7.0 PPG across 15 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Courtland Sutton has his bye in Week 10, Theo Johnson in Week 8. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Courtland Sutton at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Theo Johnson is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Courtland Sutton (age 30) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Theo Johnson (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Courtland Sutton outscored Theo Johnson by a projected 63 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Courtland Sutton played 17 games in 2025 compared to Theo Johnson's 15. That durability gap means Courtland Sutton contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Courtland Sutton scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Courtland Sutton saw 124 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Theo Johnson is 5 years younger than Courtland Sutton (25 vs 30), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Courtland Sutton vs Theo Johnson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Courtland Sutton	Theo Johnson
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.7	7.0
Games Played	17	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	182	105
Receptions	74	45
Rec/Game	4.4	3.0
Receiving Yards	1,017	528
Rec Yds/Game	59.8	35.2
Receiving TDs	7	5
Targets	124	74
Target Share/Game	7.3	4.9
Age	30	25
Experience	7 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 8

Summary

Courtland Sutton outscored Theo Johnson by 3.7 PPG in 2025 (10.7 to 7.0). 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 Courtland Sutton or Theo Johnson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Courtland Sutton has the edge at 10.7 PPG compared to Theo Johnson's 7.0 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 Courtland Sutton and Theo Johnson average in 2025?▾

Courtland Sutton averaged 10.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Theo Johnson averaged 7.0 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 3.7 points per game.

When are Courtland Sutton and Theo Johnson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Courtland Sutton (DEN) has a bye in Week 10, and Theo Johnson (NYG) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.