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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Antonio Gibson vs Ashton JeantyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Ashton Jeanty is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.8 PPG to Antonio Gibson's 7.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Ashton Jeanty is the better fantasy play this season.

Ashton Jeanty has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 4.9-PPG advantage is real (12.8 to 7.9), and Ashton Jeanty's 10 touchdowns show scoring upside. Antonio Gibson 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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RBNew England Patriots#99

Antonio Gibson

PPG

7.9

Games

Rush Yds

548

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

195

Bye

Week 14

RBLas Vegas Raiders#17PPG LEADER

Ashton Jeanty

PPG

12.8

Games

Rush Yds

975

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

346

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

Antonio Gibson

Ashton Jeanty

Head to Head

7.9 PPG12.8 PPG

15 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Antonio Gibson: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Ashton Jeanty: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #17 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Antonio Gibson is producing at 36% of elite pace and Ashton Jeanty at 58%. That ranking gap means Ashton Jeanty carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Antonio Gibson vs Ashton Jeanty: The Full Breakdown

Two running backs who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Antonio Gibson (New England Patriots) finished the 2025 season averaging 7.9 fantasy points per game in 15 games. Ashton Jeanty (Las Vegas Raiders) came in at 12.8 PPG over 17 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Ashton Jeanty carries a 4.9-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.

Ashton Jeanty is the receiving back in this matchup, turning 55 targets into 346 yards, while Antonio Gibson profiles as a more traditional rusher with 548 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns. In PPR and half-PPR formats Ashton Jeanty carries the higher weekly floor. In standard leagues the gap tightens considerably.

One scheduling note: Antonio Gibson is off Week 14 and Ashton Jeanty Week 13. 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

If you can acquire Ashton Jeanty at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Antonio Gibson is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Antonio Gibson (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. Ashton Jeanty (age 22) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Ashton Jeanty outscored Antonio Gibson by a projected 83 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Ashton Jeanty played 17 games in 2025 compared to Antonio Gibson's 15. That durability gap means Ashton Jeanty contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Ashton Jeanty scored 10 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Ashton Jeanty caught 55 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Antonio Gibson vs Ashton Jeanty: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Antonio Gibson	Ashton Jeanty
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.9	12.8
Games Played	15	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	119	218
Rushing Yards	548	975
Rush Yds/Game	36.5	57.4
Rushing TDs	3	5
Receptions	24	55
Receiving Yards	195	346
Targets	0	73
Total TDs	4	10
Age	-	22
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 13

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Ashton Jeanty holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 12.8 points per game. Antonio Gibson averaged 7.9 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 Antonio Gibson or Ashton Jeanty in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Ashton Jeanty has the edge at 12.8 PPG compared to Antonio Gibson's 7.9 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 Antonio Gibson and Ashton Jeanty average in 2025?▾

Antonio Gibson averaged 7.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Ashton Jeanty averaged 12.8 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 4.9 points per game.

When are Antonio Gibson and Ashton Jeanty's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Antonio Gibson (NE) has a bye in Week 14, and Ashton Jeanty (LV) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Antonio Gibson or Ashton Jeanty a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Ashton Jeanty outscored Antonio Gibson by 4.9 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.