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Jerome Ford or Saquon BarkleyWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Heads up: Saquon Barkley is listed out (hamstring) as of . The call below weighs season production, not this week's status.

Jerome Ford is a Cleveland Browns running back who averaged 8.4 fantasy points per game across 15 games in 2025. Saquon Barkley is a Philadelphia Eagles running back who averaged 13.4 fantasy points per game across 16 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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RBCleveland Browns
Jerome Ford
PPG
8.4
Games
15
Rush Yds
582
Rush TDs
3
Rec
28
Rec Yds
215
Bye
Week 10
RBPhiladelphia Eagles#14 RB
Saquon Barkley
PPG
13.4
Games
16
Rush Yds
1,140
Rush TDs
7
Rec
37
Rec Yds
273
Bye
Week 10

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jerome Ford vs Saquon Barkley: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatJerome FordSaquon Barkley
PPG (Half-PPR)8.413.4
Games Played1516
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)126214
Rushing Yards5821,140
Rush Yds/Game38.871.3
Rushing TDs37
Receptions2837
Receiving Yards215273
Targets050
Total TDs49
Age-29
Experience-7 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 10Week 10

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jerome Ford or Saquon Barkley in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Jerome Ford and Saquon Barkley is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Jerome Ford averaged 8.4 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Saquon Barkley averaged 13.4.

Should I draft Jerome Ford or Saquon Barkley in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Jerome Ford averaged 8.4 fantasy points per game across 15 games in 2025, and Saquon Barkley averaged 13.4 across 16. 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 Jerome Ford and Saquon Barkley average in 2025?▾

Jerome Ford averaged 8.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Saquon Barkley averaged 13.4 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 5.0 points per game.

Do Jerome Ford and Saquon Barkley share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Jerome Ford and Saquon Barkley share a Week 10 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at running back for that week.

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