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Ashton Jeanty vs Dallas GoedertWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Ashton Jeanty is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.8 PPG to Dallas Goedert's 10.3 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. Dallas Goedert (10.3 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
17
Rush Yds
975
Rush TDs
5
Rec
55
Rec Yds
346
Bye
Week 13
TEPhiladelphia Eagles#5
Dallas Goedert
PPG
10.3
Games
15
Rec
60
Rec Yds
591
Rec TDs
11
Targets
82
Bye
Week 10

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Ashton Jeanty
Dallas Goedert

Head to Head

12.8 PPG10.3 PPG
17 GP15 GP
Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Ashton Jeanty: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #17 at the position). Dallas Goedert: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #5 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 1 (Elite) TE in most league formats.

Ashton Jeanty vs Dallas Goedert: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Ashton Jeanty (RB, Las Vegas Raiders) against Dallas Goedert (TE, Philadelphia Eagles) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Ashton Jeanty averaged 12.8 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Dallas Goedert posted 10.3 PPG across 15 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, Dallas Goedert 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. Dallas Goedert (age 31) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

  • Ashton Jeanty outscored Dallas Goedert by a projected 43 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Ashton Jeanty played 17 games in 2025 compared to Dallas Goedert's 15. That durability gap means Ashton Jeanty contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
  • Dallas Goedert scored 11 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.7 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
  • Dallas Goedert caught 60 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.
  • Ashton Jeanty is 9 years younger than Dallas Goedert (22 vs 31), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Ashton Jeanty vs Dallas Goedert: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatAshton JeantyDallas Goedert
PPG (Half-PPR)12.810.3
Games Played1715
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)218155
Rushing Yards9750
Rush Yds/Game57.40.0
Rushing TDs50
Receptions5560
Receiving Yards346591
Targets7382
Total TDs1011
Age2231
Experience-7 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 13Week 10

Summary

12.8 PPG for Ashton Jeanty versus 10.3 for Dallas Goedert 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 Dallas Goedert in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Ashton Jeanty has the edge at 12.8 PPG compared to Dallas Goedert's 10.3 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 Dallas Goedert average in 2025?

Ashton Jeanty averaged 12.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Dallas Goedert averaged 10.3 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 2.5 points per game.

When are Ashton Jeanty and Dallas Goedert's bye weeks in 2026?

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

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