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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Ashton Jeanty vs Courtland SuttonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Ashton Jeanty is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.8 PPG to Courtland Sutton's 10.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Ashton Jeanty is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Ashton Jeanty (12.8 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Courtland Sutton (10.7 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

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

Rush Yds

975

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

346

Bye

Week 13

WRDenver Broncos#21

Courtland Sutton

PPG

10.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,017

Rec TDs

Targets

124

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Ashton Jeanty

Courtland Sutton

Head to Head

12.8 PPG10.7 PPG

17 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Ashton Jeanty: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #17 at the position). Courtland Sutton: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #21 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR in most league formats.

Ashton Jeanty vs Courtland Sutton: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Ashton Jeanty (RB, Las Vegas Raiders) against Courtland Sutton (WR, Denver Broncos) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Ashton Jeanty averaged 12.8 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Courtland Sutton posted 10.7 PPG across 17 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Ashton Jeanty has his bye in Week 13, Courtland Sutton in Week 10. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

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. Courtland Sutton (age 30) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Ashton Jeanty outscored Courtland Sutton by a projected 36 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Ashton Jeanty scored 10 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Courtland Sutton caught 74 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.
•Ashton Jeanty is 8 years younger than Courtland Sutton (22 vs 30), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Ashton Jeanty vs Courtland Sutton: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Ashton Jeanty	Courtland Sutton
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.8	10.7
Games Played	17	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	218	182
Rushing Yards	975	0
Rush Yds/Game	57.4	0.0
Rushing TDs	5	0
Receptions	55	74
Receiving Yards	346	1,017
Targets	73	124
Total TDs	10	7
Age	22	30
Experience	-	7 yrs
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 10

Summary

12.8 PPG for Ashton Jeanty versus 10.7 for Courtland Sutton in 2025. The baseline favors Ashton Jeanty, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Ashton Jeanty or Courtland Sutton in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Ashton Jeanty has the edge at 12.8 PPG compared to Courtland Sutton's 10.7 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 Courtland Sutton average in 2025?▾

Ashton Jeanty averaged 12.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Courtland Sutton averaged 10.7 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.1 points per game.

When are Ashton Jeanty and Courtland Sutton's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Ashton Jeanty (LV) has a bye in Week 13, and Courtland Sutton (DEN) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.