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Updated June 5, 2026 from live stats

Jaylen Warren vs Tank BigsbyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jaylen Warren is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.3 PPG to Tank Bigsby's 8.6 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jaylen Warren is the better fantasy play this season.

Jaylen Warren has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 3.7-PPG advantage is real (12.3 to 8.6), and Jaylen Warren's 8 touchdowns show scoring upside. Tank Bigsby is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

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RBPittsburgh Steelers#18PPG LEADER

Jaylen Warren

PPG

12.3

Games

Rush Yds

958

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

333

Bye

Week 9

RBJacksonville Jaguars#99

Tank Bigsby

PPG

8.6

Games

Rush Yds

745

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 12

The Edge Chart

Jaylen Warren

Tank Bigsby

Head to Head

12.3 PPG8.6 PPG

16 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Jaylen Warren: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #18 at the position). Tank Bigsby: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Jaylen Warren is producing at 56% of elite pace and Tank Bigsby at 39%. That ranking gap means Jaylen Warren carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jaylen Warren vs Tank Bigsby: The Full Breakdown

Jaylen Warren and Tank Bigsby are both viable fantasy running backs heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Jaylen Warren averaged 12.3 PPG across 16 games with the Pittsburgh Steelers, while Tank Bigsby posted 8.6 PPG in 16 appearances for the Jacksonville Jaguars.

A 3.7-PPG gap gives Jaylen Warren the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Jaylen Warren is the receiving back in this matchup, turning 40 targets into 333 yards, while Tank Bigsby profiles as a more traditional rusher with 745 rushing yards and 6 touchdowns. In PPR and half-PPR formats Jaylen Warren carries the higher weekly floor. In standard leagues the gap tightens considerably.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Jaylen Warren sits Week 9 while Tank Bigsby is off Week 12. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Jaylen Warren at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Tank Bigsby is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Jaylen Warren (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. Tank Bigsby (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Jaylen Warren outscored Tank Bigsby by a projected 63 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jaylen Warren scored 8 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.5 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Jaylen Warren caught 40 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jaylen Warren vs Tank Bigsby: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jaylen Warren	Tank Bigsby
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.3	8.6
Games Played	16	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	197	138
Rushing Yards	958	745
Rush Yds/Game	59.9	46.6
Rushing TDs	6	6
Receptions	40	12
Receiving Yards	333	85
Targets	45	0
Total TDs	8	6
Age	27	-
Experience	3 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 12

Summary

Jaylen Warren outscored Tank Bigsby by 3.7 PPG in 2025 (12.3 to 8.6). 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 Jaylen Warren or Tank Bigsby in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jaylen Warren has the edge at 12.3 PPG compared to Tank Bigsby's 8.6 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 Jaylen Warren and Tank Bigsby average in 2025?▾

Jaylen Warren averaged 12.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Tank Bigsby averaged 8.6 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 3.7 points per game.

When are Jaylen Warren and Tank Bigsby's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jaylen Warren (PIT) has a bye in Week 9, and Tank Bigsby (JAX) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jaylen Warren or Tank Bigsby a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Jaylen Warren outscored Tank Bigsby by 3.7 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.