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Dameon Pierce or Michael CarterWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Heads up: Michael Carter is listed out as of . The call below weighs season production, not this week's status.

Dameon Pierce is a Houston Texans running back who averaged 6.4 fantasy points per game across 13 games in 2025. Michael Carter is a Arizona Cardinals running back who averaged 6.3 fantasy points per game across 13 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
RBArizona Cardinals#51 RB
Michael Carter
PPG
6.3
Games
13
Rush Yds
333
Rush TDs
1
Rec
33
Rec Yds
267
Bye
Week 14

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Dameon Pierce vs Michael Carter: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatDameon PierceMichael Carter
PPG (Half-PPR)6.46.3
Games Played1313
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)8382
Rushing Yards342333
Rush Yds/Game26.325.6
Rushing TDs21
Receptions1533
Receiving Yards108267
Targets045
Total TDs21
Age-27
Experience-4 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 14Week 14

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Dameon Pierce or Michael Carter in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Dameon Pierce and Michael Carter 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 Michael Carter averaged 6.3.

Should I draft Dameon Pierce or Michael Carter in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Dameon Pierce averaged 6.4 fantasy points per game across 13 games in 2025, and Michael Carter averaged 6.3 across 13. 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 Michael Carter average in 2025?▾

Dameon Pierce averaged 6.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Michael Carter averaged 6.3 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 0.1 points per game.

Do Dameon Pierce and Michael Carter share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Dameon Pierce and Michael Carter 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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