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Aaron Jones or Christian McCaffreyWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Aaron Jones is a Minnesota Vikings running back who averaged 12.8 fantasy points per game across 5 games in 2026. Christian McCaffrey is a San Francisco 49ers running back who averaged 18.0 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026. 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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RBMinnesota Vikings#17 RB
Aaron Jones
PPG
12.8
Games
5
Rush Yds
410
Rush TDs
2
Rec
12
Rec Yds
72
Bye
Week 6
RBSan Francisco 49ers#8 RB
Christian McCaffrey
PPG
18.0
Games
6
Rush Yds
350
Rush TDs
7
Rec
28
Rec Yds
190
Bye
Week 8

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Aaron Jones vs Christian McCaffrey: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatAaron JonesChristian McCaffrey
PPG (Half-PPR)12.818.0
Games Played56
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)64108
Rushing Yards410350
Rush Yds/Game82.058.3
Rushing TDs27
Receptions1228
Receiving Yards72190
Targets1835
Total TDs27
Age3130
Experience9 yrs9 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 6Week 8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Aaron Jones or Christian McCaffrey in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Aaron Jones and Christian McCaffrey is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Aaron Jones averaged 12.8 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Christian McCaffrey averaged 18.0.

Should I draft Aaron Jones or Christian McCaffrey in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Aaron Jones averaged 12.8 fantasy points per game across 5 games in 2026, and Christian McCaffrey averaged 18.0 across 6. 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 Aaron Jones and Christian McCaffrey average in 2026?▾

Aaron Jones averaged 12.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 5 games in 2026. Christian McCaffrey averaged 18.0 PPG over 6 games. That is a difference of 5.2 points per game.

When are Aaron Jones and Christian McCaffrey's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

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