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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Aaron Jones vs Kenneth Walker IIIWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Kenneth Walker III is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.4 PPG to Aaron Jones's 8.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Kenneth Walker III is the better fantasy play this season.

Kenneth Walker III has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 1.7-PPG advantage is real (10.4 to 8.7), and Kenneth Walker III's 5 touchdowns show scoring upside. Aaron Jones is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

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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

RBSeattle Seahawks#29PPG LEADER

Kenneth Walker III

PPG

10.4

Games

Rush Yds

1,027

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

282

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Aaron Jones

Kenneth Walker III

Head to Head

8.7 PPG10.4 PPG

12 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Aaron Jones: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #34 at the position). Kenneth Walker III: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #29 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Aaron Jones is producing at 40% of elite pace and Kenneth Walker III at 47%. That ranking gap means Kenneth Walker III carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Aaron Jones vs Kenneth Walker III: The Full Breakdown

Aaron Jones and Kenneth Walker III 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 Kenneth Walker III posted 10.4 PPG in 17 appearances for the Seattle Seahawks.

A 1.7-PPG gap gives Kenneth Walker III 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; Kenneth Walker III posted 1027 and 5. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

One scheduling note: Aaron Jones is off Week 6 and Kenneth Walker III Week 11. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in running back for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

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. Kenneth Walker III (age 25) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Kenneth Walker III outscored Aaron Jones by a projected 29 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Kenneth Walker III played 17 games in 2025 compared to Aaron Jones's 12. That durability gap means Kenneth Walker III contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Kenneth Walker III scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Kenneth Walker III caught 31 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.
•Kenneth Walker III is 6 years younger than Aaron Jones (25 vs 31), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Aaron Jones vs Kenneth Walker III: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Aaron Jones	Kenneth Walker III
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.7	10.4
Games Played	12	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	104	177
Rushing Yards	548	1,027
Rush Yds/Game	45.7	60.4
Rushing TDs	2	5
Receptions	28	31
Receiving Yards	199	282
Targets	41	36
Total TDs	3	5
Age	31	25
Experience	8 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 11

Summary

Kenneth Walker III outscored Aaron Jones by 1.7 PPG in 2025 (10.4 to 8.7). 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 Kenneth Walker III in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Kenneth Walker III has the edge at 10.4 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 Kenneth Walker III average in 2025?▾

Aaron Jones averaged 8.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Kenneth Walker III averaged 10.4 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 1.7 points per game.

When are Aaron Jones and Kenneth Walker III's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Aaron Jones (MIN) has a bye in Week 6, and Kenneth Walker III (SEA) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Aaron Jones or Kenneth Walker III a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Kenneth Walker III outscored Aaron Jones 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.