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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Ashton Jeanty vs Chase BrownWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Chase Brown is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.6 PPG to Ashton Jeanty's 12.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Chase Brown is the better fantasy play this season.

Chase Brown has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 1.8-PPG advantage is real (14.6 to 12.8), and Chase Brown's 11 touchdowns show scoring upside. Ashton Jeanty 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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RBLas Vegas Raiders#17

Ashton Jeanty

PPG

12.8

Games

Rush Yds

975

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

346

Bye

Week 13

RBCincinnati Bengals#9PPG LEADER

Chase Brown

PPG

14.6

Games

Rush Yds

1,019

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

437

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Ashton Jeanty

Chase Brown

Head to Head

12.8 PPG14.6 PPG

17 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Ashton Jeanty: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #17 at the position). Chase Brown: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #9 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Ashton Jeanty is producing at 58% of elite pace and Chase Brown at 66%. That ranking gap means Chase Brown carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Ashton Jeanty vs Chase Brown: The Full Breakdown

Ashton Jeanty and Chase Brown are both viable fantasy running backs heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Ashton Jeanty averaged 12.8 PPG across 17 games with the Las Vegas Raiders, while Chase Brown posted 14.6 PPG in 17 appearances for the Cincinnati Bengals.

A 1.8-PPG gap gives Chase Brown 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 Chase Brown hauled in 69 for 437. 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.

Ashton Jeanty has his bye in Week 13, and Chase Brown rests in Week 6. 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

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: Ashton Jeanty (age 22) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Chase Brown (age 26) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Chase Brown outscored Ashton Jeanty by a projected 31 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Chase Brown scored 11 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Chase Brown caught 69 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.
•Ashton Jeanty is 4 years younger than Chase Brown (22 vs 26), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Ashton Jeanty vs Chase Brown: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Ashton Jeanty	Chase Brown
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.8	14.6
Games Played	17	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	218	248
Rushing Yards	975	1,019
Rush Yds/Game	57.4	59.9
Rushing TDs	5	6
Receptions	55	69
Receiving Yards	346	437
Targets	73	88
Total TDs	10	11
Age	22	26
Experience	-	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 6

Summary

Chase Brown outscored Ashton Jeanty by 1.8 PPG in 2025 (14.6 to 12.8). 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 Ashton Jeanty or Chase Brown in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Chase Brown has the edge at 14.6 PPG compared to Ashton Jeanty's 12.8 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 Chase Brown average in 2025?▾

Ashton Jeanty averaged 12.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Chase Brown averaged 14.6 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 1.8 points per game.

When are Ashton Jeanty and Chase Brown's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Ashton Jeanty (LV) has a bye in Week 13, and Chase Brown (CIN) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Ashton Jeanty or Chase Brown a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Chase Brown outscored Ashton Jeanty by 1.8 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.