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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Aaron Jones vs Devin NealWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Aaron Jones is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.7 PPG to Devin Neal's 5.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Aaron Jones is the better fantasy play this season.

Aaron Jones has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 3.0-PPG advantage is real (8.7 to 5.7), and Aaron Jones's 3 touchdowns show scoring upside. Devin Neal is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

RBNew Orleans Saints#57

Devin Neal

PPG

5.7

Games

Rush Yds

206

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

104

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Aaron Jones

Devin Neal

Head to Head

8.7 PPG5.7 PPG

12 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Aaron Jones: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #34 at the position). Devin Neal: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #57 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Aaron Jones is producing at 40% of elite pace and Devin Neal at 26%. That ranking gap means Aaron Jones carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Aaron Jones vs Devin Neal: The Full Breakdown

Aaron Jones and Devin Neal are both viable fantasy running backs heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Aaron Jones averaged 8.7 PPG across 12 games with the Minnesota Vikings, while Devin Neal posted 5.7 PPG in 9 appearances for the New Orleans Saints.

A 3.0-PPG gap gives Aaron Jones the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Aaron Jones ran for 548 yards and 2 touchdowns; Devin Neal posted 206 and 2. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

Aaron Jones has his bye in Week 6, and Devin Neal rests in Week 8. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at running back 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: Aaron Jones (age 31, 8 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value. Devin Neal (age 22) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Aaron Jones outscored Devin Neal by a projected 51 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Aaron Jones played 12 games in 2025 compared to Devin Neal's 9. That durability gap means Aaron Jones 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.
•Devin Neal is 9 years younger than Aaron Jones (22 vs 31), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Aaron Jones vs Devin Neal: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Aaron Jones	Devin Neal
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.7	5.7
Games Played	12	9
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	104	51
Rushing Yards	548	206
Rush Yds/Game	45.7	22.9
Rushing TDs	2	2
Receptions	28	17
Receiving Yards	199	104
Targets	41	19
Total TDs	3	2
Age	31	22
Experience	8 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 8

Summary

Aaron Jones outscored Devin Neal by 3.0 PPG in 2025 (8.7 to 5.7). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Aaron Jones or Devin Neal in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Aaron Jones has the edge at 8.7 PPG compared to Devin Neal's 5.7 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 Devin Neal average in 2025?▾

Aaron Jones averaged 8.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Devin Neal averaged 5.7 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 3.0 points per game.

When are Aaron Jones and Devin Neal's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Aaron Jones (MIN) has a bye in Week 6, and Devin Neal (NO) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Aaron Jones or Devin Neal a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Aaron Jones outscored Devin Neal by 3.0 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.