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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

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

Cam Skattebo is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.5 PPG to Aaron Jones's 8.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Cam Skattebo is the better fantasy play this season.

Cam Skattebo is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 14.5 PPG and 617 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Aaron Jones (8.7 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Cam Skattebo as the starter and Aaron Jones as depth.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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RBMinnesota Vikings#34

Aaron Jones

PPG

8.7

Games

Rush Yds

548

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

199

Bye

Week 6

RBNew York Giants#10PPG LEADER

Cam Skattebo

PPG

14.5

Games

Rush Yds

410

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

207

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Aaron Jones

Cam Skattebo

Head to Head

8.7 PPG14.5 PPG

12 GP8 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Aaron Jones: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #34 at the position). Cam Skattebo: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #10 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Aaron Jones is producing at 40% of elite pace and Cam Skattebo at 66%. That ranking gap means Cam Skattebo carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Aaron Jones vs Cam Skattebo: The Full Breakdown

Two running backs who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Aaron Jones (Minnesota Vikings) finished the 2025 season averaging 8.7 fantasy points per game in 12 games. Cam Skattebo (New York Giants) came in at 14.5 PPG over 8 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Cam Skattebo carries a 5.8-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Aaron Jones ran for 548 yards and 2 touchdowns; Cam Skattebo posted 410 and 5. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Aaron Jones sits Week 6 while Cam Skattebo is off Week 8. 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 Cam Skattebo at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Aaron Jones is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Aaron Jones (age 31, 8 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value. Cam Skattebo (age 24) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Cam Skattebo outscored Aaron Jones by a projected 99 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Aaron Jones played 12 games in 2025 compared to Cam Skattebo's 8. That durability gap means Aaron Jones contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Cam Skattebo scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.9 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Cam Skattebo is 7 years younger than Aaron Jones (24 vs 31), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Aaron Jones vs Cam Skattebo: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Aaron Jones	Cam Skattebo
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.7	14.5
Games Played	12	8
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	104	116
Rushing Yards	548	410
Rush Yds/Game	45.7	51.3
Rushing TDs	2	5
Receptions	28	24
Receiving Yards	199	207
Targets	41	32
Total TDs	3	7
Age	31	24
Experience	8 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 8

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Cam Skattebo holds the PPG edge with solid output at 14.5 points per game. Aaron Jones averaged 8.7 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Aaron Jones or Cam Skattebo in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Cam Skattebo has the edge at 14.5 PPG compared to Aaron Jones's 8.7 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 Skattebo average in 2025?▾

Aaron Jones averaged 8.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Cam Skattebo averaged 14.5 PPG over 8 games. That is a difference of 5.8 points per game.

When are Aaron Jones and Cam Skattebo's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Aaron Jones (MIN) has a bye in Week 6, and Cam Skattebo (NYG) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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

Cam Skattebo outscored Aaron Jones by 5.8 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.