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Ashton Jeanty vs Bam KnightWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Ashton Jeanty is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.8 PPG to Bam Knight's 8.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Ashton Jeanty is the better fantasy play this season.

Ashton Jeanty is the better play on a neutral week. 12.8 PPG with 1,321 yards gives a reliable baseline. Bam Knight at 8.2 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Ashton Jeanty higher, but do not fade Bam Knight entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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RBLas Vegas Raiders#17PPG LEADER
Ashton Jeanty
PPG
12.8
Games
17
Rush Yds
975
Rush TDs
5
Rec
55
Rec Yds
346
Bye
Week 13
RBArizona Cardinals#37
Bam Knight
PPG
8.2
Games
10
Rush Yds
269
Rush TDs
4
Rec
22
Rec Yds
160
Bye
Week 14

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Ashton Jeanty
Bam Knight

Head to Head

12.8 PPG8.2 PPG
17 GP10 GP
Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Ashton Jeanty: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #17 at the position). Bam Knight: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #37 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Ashton Jeanty is producing at 58% of elite pace and Bam Knight at 37%. That ranking gap means Ashton Jeanty carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Ashton Jeanty vs Bam Knight: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Ashton Jeanty and Bam Knight for your lineup, you are not alone. Ashton Jeanty finished the 2025 season at 12.8 PPG for the Las Vegas Raiders (17 games), and Bam Knight averaged 8.2 for the Arizona Cardinals (10 games).

That 4.6-point weekly advantage for Ashton Jeanty is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Ashton Jeanty is the receiving back in this matchup, turning 55 targets into 346 yards, while Bam Knight profiles as a more traditional rusher with 269 rushing yards and 4 touchdowns. In PPR and half-PPR formats Ashton Jeanty carries the higher weekly floor. In standard leagues the gap tightens considerably.

Ashton Jeanty has his bye in Week 13, and Bam Knight rests in Week 14. 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

Ashton Jeanty is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Bam Knight is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Ashton Jeanty (age 22) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Bam Knight (age 25) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

  • Ashton Jeanty outscored Bam Knight by a projected 78 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Ashton Jeanty played 17 games in 2025 compared to Bam Knight's 10. 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

Ashton Jeanty vs Bam Knight: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatAshton JeantyBam Knight
PPG (Half-PPR)12.88.2
Games Played1710
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)21882
Rushing Yards975269
Rush Yds/Game57.426.9
Rushing TDs54
Receptions5522
Receiving Yards346160
Targets7331
Total TDs105
Age2225
Experience-3 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 13Week 14

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Ashton Jeanty at 12.8 PPG, 4.6 points per game above Bam Knight's 8.2. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Ashton Jeanty or Bam Knight in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Ashton Jeanty has the edge at 12.8 PPG compared to Bam Knight's 8.2 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 Ashton Jeanty and Bam Knight average in 2025?

Ashton Jeanty averaged 12.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Bam Knight averaged 8.2 PPG over 10 games. That is a difference of 4.6 points per game.

When are Ashton Jeanty and Bam Knight's bye weeks in 2026?

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

Is Ashton Jeanty or Bam Knight a better fantasy running back in 2026?

Ashton Jeanty outscored Bam Knight by 4.6 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.

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