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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Aaron Jones vs Cam AkersWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Aaron Jones is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.7 PPG to Cam Akers's 6.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Aaron Jones is the better fantasy play this season.

Aaron Jones is the better play on a neutral week. 8.7 PPG with 747 yards gives a reliable baseline. Cam Akers at 6.0 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Aaron Jones higher, but do not fade Cam Akers entirely.

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

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RBMinnesota Vikings#34PPG LEADER

Aaron Jones

PPG

8.7

Games

Rush Yds

548

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

199

Bye

Week 6

RBMinnesota Vikings#99

Cam Akers

PPG

6.0

Games

Rush Yds

318

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Aaron Jones

Cam Akers

Head to Head

8.7 PPG6.0 PPG

12 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Aaron Jones: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #34 at the position). Cam Akers: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Aaron Jones is producing at 40% of elite pace and Cam Akers at 27%. That ranking gap means Aaron Jones carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Aaron Jones vs Cam Akers: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Aaron Jones and Cam Akers is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Minnesota Vikings running back put up 8.7 PPG in 2025 over 12 games; Cam Akers of the Minnesota Vikings averaged 6.0 in 13. A 2.7-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 2.7 points favors Aaron Jones, 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. Aaron Jones ran for 548 yards and 2 touchdowns; Cam Akers posted 318 and 2. 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 6 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

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: Aaron Jones (age 31, 8 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value. Cam Akers (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Aaron Jones outscored Cam Akers by a projected 46 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Cam Akers played 13 games in 2025 compared to Aaron Jones's 12. That durability gap means Cam Akers contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Aaron Jones scored 3 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 6 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Aaron Jones vs Cam Akers: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Aaron Jones	Cam Akers
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.7	6.0
Games Played	12	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	104	78
Rushing Yards	548	318
Rush Yds/Game	45.7	24.5
Rushing TDs	2	2
Receptions	28	14
Receiving Yards	199	98
Targets	41	0
Total TDs	3	2
Age	31	-
Experience	8 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 6

Summary

8.7 PPG for Aaron Jones versus 6.0 for Cam Akers in 2025. The baseline favors Aaron Jones, 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 Aaron Jones or Cam Akers in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Aaron Jones has the edge at 8.7 PPG compared to Cam Akers's 6.0 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 Aaron Jones and Cam Akers average in 2025?▾

Aaron Jones averaged 8.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Cam Akers averaged 6.0 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 2.7 points per game.

Do Aaron Jones and Cam Akers share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Aaron Jones and Cam Akers share a Week 6 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at running back for that week.

Is Aaron Jones or Cam Akers a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Aaron Jones outscored Cam Akers by 2.7 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.