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Juwan Johnson vs Tyler WarrenWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

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Start Tyler Warren over Juwan Johnson in 2026.

Tyler Warren averaged 8.9 PPG in 2025 to Juwan Johnson's 8.3, a 0.6 point per game edge. Both play tight ends, so that per-game gap is the cleanest tiebreaker for a 2026 start or sit. Both land in Tier 2 at the position, so this is closer than the raw gap suggests.

The Bottom Line

Statistically, Tyler Warren and Juwan Johnson are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.6-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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TENew Orleans Saints#17
Juwan Johnson
PPG
8.3
Games
17
Rec
77
Rec Yds
889
Rec TDs
3
Targets
102
Bye
Week 8
TEIndianapolis Colts#12PPG LEADER
Tyler Warren
PPG
8.9
Games
17
Rec
76
Rec Yds
817
Rec TDs
4
Targets
112
Bye
Week 13

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Juwan Johnson
Tyler Warren

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8.3 PPG8.9 PPG
17 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Juwan Johnson: Tier 2 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #17 at the position). Tyler Warren: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #12 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Juwan Johnson is producing at 38% of elite pace and Tyler Warren at 40%. That ranking gap means Tyler Warren carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Juwan Johnson vs Tyler Warren: The Full Breakdown

The gap between Juwan Johnson and Tyler Warren is smaller than most fantasy managers think. Separated by just 0.6 PPG in 2025, this is one of those tight end decisions that comes down to context, not name recognition. Juwan Johnson averaged 8.3 PPG with the New Orleans Saints across 17 games, and Tyler Warren posted 8.9 with the Indianapolis Colts in 17.

When two tight ends are separated by less than two points per game, the decision shifts to weekly context. Who has the softer defense? Who is trending up over the last month? Which team is projected for more total points? Those are the tiebreakers that actually matter.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Juwan Johnson had 77 catches for 889 yards; Tyler Warren posted 76 for 817. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.

Juwan Johnson has his bye in Week 8, and Tyler Warren rests in Week 13. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at tight end for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Juwan Johnson (age 29) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Tyler Warren (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

  • Tyler Warren outscored Juwan Johnson by a projected 10 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Tyler Warren scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
  • Tyler Warren saw 112 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
  • Tyler Warren is 5 years younger than Juwan Johnson (24 vs 29), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Juwan Johnson vs Tyler Warren: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatJuwan JohnsonTyler Warren
PPG (Half-PPR)8.38.9
Games Played1717
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)141151
Receptions7776
Rec/Game4.54.5
Receiving Yards889817
Rec Yds/Game52.348.1
Receiving TDs34
Targets102112
Target Share/Game6.06.6
Age2924
Experience5 yrs-
Bye WeekWeek 8Week 13

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Tyler Warren at 8.9 PPG, 0.6 points per game above Juwan Johnson's 8.3. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Juwan Johnson or Tyler Warren in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Tyler Warren has the edge at 8.9 PPG compared to Juwan Johnson's 8.3 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 Juwan Johnson and Tyler Warren average in 2025?

Juwan Johnson averaged 8.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Tyler Warren averaged 8.9 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 0.6 points per game.

When are Juwan Johnson and Tyler Warren's bye weeks in 2026?

Juwan Johnson (NO) has a bye in Week 8, and Tyler Warren (IND) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Juwan Johnson or Tyler Warren a better fantasy tight end in 2026?

Tyler Warren outscored Juwan Johnson by 0.6 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.

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