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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Aaron Jones vs Gus EdwardsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Aaron Jones is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.7 PPG to Gus Edwards's 7.0 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. Gus Edwards at 7.0 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Aaron Jones higher, but do not fade Gus Edwards entirely.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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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

RBLos Angeles Chargers#99

Gus Edwards

PPG

7.0

Games

Rush Yds

468

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Aaron Jones

Gus Edwards

Head to Head

8.7 PPG7.0 PPG

12 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Aaron Jones: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #34 at the position). Gus Edwards: 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 Gus Edwards at 32%. That ranking gap means Aaron Jones carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Aaron Jones vs Gus Edwards: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Aaron Jones and Gus Edwards is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Minnesota Vikings running back put up 8.7 PPG in 2025 over 12 games; Gus Edwards of the Los Angeles Chargers averaged 7.0 in 13. A 1.7-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 1.7 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; Gus Edwards posted 468 and 4. 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 Gus Edwards rests in Week 5. 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. Gus Edwards (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Aaron Jones outscored Gus Edwards by a projected 29 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Gus Edwards played 13 games in 2025 compared to Aaron Jones's 12. That durability gap means Gus Edwards contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Gus Edwards scored 4 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Aaron Jones vs Gus Edwards: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Aaron Jones	Gus Edwards
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.7	7.0
Games Played	12	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	104	91
Rushing Yards	548	468
Rush Yds/Game	45.7	36.0
Rushing TDs	2	4
Receptions	28	10
Receiving Yards	199	62
Targets	41	0
Total TDs	3	4
Age	31	-
Experience	8 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 5

Summary

8.7 PPG for Aaron Jones versus 7.0 for Gus Edwards 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 Gus Edwards in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Aaron Jones has the edge at 8.7 PPG compared to Gus Edwards's 7.0 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 Gus Edwards average in 2025?▾

Aaron Jones averaged 8.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Gus Edwards averaged 7.0 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 1.7 points per game.

When are Aaron Jones and Gus Edwards's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Aaron Jones (MIN) has a bye in Week 6, and Gus Edwards (LAC) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Aaron Jones or Gus Edwards a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Aaron Jones outscored Gus Edwards by 1.7 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.