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Dameon Pierce or Jaleel McLaughlinWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Dameon Pierce is a Houston Texans running back who averaged 6.4 fantasy points per game across 13 games in 2025. Jaleel McLaughlin is a Denver Broncos running back who averaged 6.9 fantasy points per game across 15 games in 2025. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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RBHouston Texans
Dameon Pierce
PPG
6.4
Games
13
Rush Yds
342
Rush TDs
2
Rec
15
Rec Yds
108
Bye
Week 14
RBDenver Broncos
Jaleel McLaughlin
PPG
6.9
Games
15
Rush Yds
382
Rush TDs
2
Rec
22
Rec Yds
168
Bye
Week 14

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Dameon Pierce vs Jaleel McLaughlin: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatDameon PierceJaleel McLaughlin
PPG (Half-PPR)6.46.9
Games Played1315
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)83104
Rushing Yards342382
Rush Yds/Game26.325.5
Rushing TDs22
Receptions1522
Receiving Yards108168
Targets00
Total TDs23
Bye WeekWeek 14Week 14

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Dameon Pierce or Jaleel McLaughlin in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Dameon Pierce and Jaleel McLaughlin is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Dameon Pierce averaged 6.4 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Jaleel McLaughlin averaged 6.9.

Should I draft Dameon Pierce or Jaleel McLaughlin in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Dameon Pierce averaged 6.4 fantasy points per game across 13 games in 2025, and Jaleel McLaughlin averaged 6.9 across 15. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Dameon Pierce and Jaleel McLaughlin average in 2025?▾

Dameon Pierce averaged 6.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Jaleel McLaughlin averaged 6.9 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 0.5 points per game.

Do Dameon Pierce and Jaleel McLaughlin share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Dameon Pierce and Jaleel McLaughlin share a Week 14 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at running back for that week.

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