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Ashton Jeanty vs Bhayshul TutenWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Ashton Jeanty is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.8 PPG to Bhayshul Tuten's 5.6 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Ashton Jeanty is the better fantasy play this season.

Ashton Jeanty is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 12.8 PPG and 1,321 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Bhayshul Tuten (5.6 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Ashton Jeanty as the starter and Bhayshul Tuten as depth.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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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
RBJacksonville Jaguars#58
Bhayshul Tuten
PPG
5.6
Games
15
Rush Yds
307
Rush TDs
5
Rec
10
Rec Yds
79
Bye
Week 7

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Ashton Jeanty
Bhayshul Tuten

Head to Head

12.8 PPG5.6 PPG
17 GP15 GP
Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Ashton Jeanty: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #17 at the position). Bhayshul Tuten: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #58 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Ashton Jeanty is producing at 58% of elite pace and Bhayshul Tuten at 25%. That ranking gap means Ashton Jeanty carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Ashton Jeanty vs Bhayshul Tuten: The Full Breakdown

Ashton Jeanty and Bhayshul Tuten are at different tiers heading into 2026. The Las Vegas Raiders running back averaged 12.8 PPG in 2025, a full 7.2 points per game ahead of Bhayshul Tuten's 5.6 with the Jacksonville Jaguars. That kind of gap doesn't close on matchup alone.

Ashton Jeanty carries a 7.2-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 Bhayshul Tuten profiles as a more traditional rusher with 307 rushing yards and 5 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 Bhayshul Tuten rests in Week 7. 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

If you can acquire Ashton Jeanty at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Bhayshul Tuten is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Ashton Jeanty (age 22) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Bhayshul Tuten (age 24) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

  • Ashton Jeanty outscored Bhayshul Tuten by a projected 122 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Ashton Jeanty played 17 games in 2025 compared to Bhayshul Tuten'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

Ashton Jeanty vs Bhayshul Tuten: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatAshton JeantyBhayshul Tuten
PPG (Half-PPR)12.85.6
Games Played1715
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)21884
Rushing Yards975307
Rush Yds/Game57.420.5
Rushing TDs55
Receptions5510
Receiving Yards34679
Targets7314
Total TDs107
Age2224
Bye WeekWeek 13Week 7

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Ashton Jeanty holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 12.8 points per game. Bhayshul Tuten averaged 5.6 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 Ashton Jeanty or Bhayshul Tuten in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Ashton Jeanty has the edge at 12.8 PPG compared to Bhayshul Tuten's 5.6 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 Bhayshul Tuten average in 2025?

Ashton Jeanty averaged 12.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Bhayshul Tuten averaged 5.6 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 7.2 points per game.

When are Ashton Jeanty and Bhayshul Tuten's bye weeks in 2026?

Ashton Jeanty (LV) has a bye in Week 13, and Bhayshul Tuten (JAX) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Ashton Jeanty or Bhayshul Tuten a better fantasy running back in 2026?

Ashton Jeanty outscored Bhayshul Tuten by 7.2 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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