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Updated June 5, 2026 from live stats

Ty Johnson vs Zack MossWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Zack Moss is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.0 PPG to Ty Johnson's 5.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Zack Moss is the better fantasy play this season.

Zack Moss is the better play on a neutral week. 10.0 PPG with 833 yards gives a reliable baseline. Ty Johnson at 5.2 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Zack Moss higher, but do not fade Ty Johnson entirely.

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

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RBBuffalo Bills#99

Ty Johnson

PPG

5.2

Games

Rush Yds

200

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

263

Bye

Week 12

RBCincinnati Bengals#99PPG LEADER

Zack Moss

PPG

10.0

Games

Rush Yds

685

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

148

Bye

Week 12

The Edge Chart

Ty Johnson

Zack Moss

Head to Head

5.2 PPG10.0 PPG

17 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 12Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Ty Johnson: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Zack Moss: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Ty Johnson is producing at 24% of elite pace and Zack Moss at 45%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Ty Johnson vs Zack Moss: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Ty Johnson and Zack Moss is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Buffalo Bills running back put up 5.2 PPG in 2025 over 17 games; Zack Moss of the Cincinnati Bengals averaged 10.0 in 14. A 4.8-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 4.8 points favors Zack Moss, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one running back to the other.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Ty Johnson ran for 200 yards and 3 touchdowns; Zack Moss posted 685 and 5. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

Both share a Week 12 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking running backs this deep on your bench, plan your replacement running back early.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Zack Moss is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Ty Johnson is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Ty Johnson (age 28, 7 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value. Zack Moss (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Zack Moss outscored Ty Johnson by a projected 82 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Ty Johnson played 17 games in 2025 compared to Zack Moss's 14. That durability gap means Ty Johnson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Ty Johnson scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Both players share a Week 12 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Ty Johnson vs Zack Moss: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Ty Johnson	Zack Moss
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.2	10.0
Games Played	17	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	88	140
Rushing Yards	200	685
Rush Yds/Game	11.8	48.9
Rushing TDs	3	5
Receptions	24	20
Receiving Yards	263	148
Targets	33	0
Total TDs	5	5
Age	28	-
Experience	7 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 12	Week 12

Summary

10.0 PPG for Zack Moss versus 5.2 for Ty Johnson in 2025. The baseline favors Zack Moss, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Ty Johnson or Zack Moss in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Zack Moss has the edge at 10.0 PPG compared to Ty Johnson's 5.2 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 Ty Johnson and Zack Moss average in 2025?▾

Ty Johnson averaged 5.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Zack Moss averaged 10.0 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 4.8 points per game.

Do Ty Johnson and Zack Moss share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Ty Johnson and Zack Moss share a Week 12 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at running back for that week.

Is Ty Johnson or Zack Moss a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Zack Moss outscored Ty Johnson by 4.8 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.