Ashton Jeanty vs Bijan Robinson: Who Should You Start?
The numbers tell a clear story here. Bijan Robinson put up 19.5 fantasy points per game for the Atlanta Falcons in 2025, while Ashton Jeanty managed 12.8 across 17 games with the Las Vegas Raiders. A 6.7-point weekly edge is substantial at the running back position.
A 6.7-PPG gap gives Bijan Robinson 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 are three-down backs with real passing-game roles. Ashton Jeanty caught 55 balls for 346 yards, and Bijan Robinson hauled in 79 for 820. That receiving workload gives them high PPR floors even in games where the ground attack gets stuffed, and it is why both stay on the field in obvious passing situations.
Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Ashton Jeanty sits Week 10 while Bijan Robinson is off Week 12. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.
