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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Ashton Jeanty vs Darren WallerWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Ashton Jeanty is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.8 PPG to Darren Waller's 9.6 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. Darren Waller (9.6 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

TEMiami Dolphins#8

Darren Waller

PPG

9.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

283

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Ashton Jeanty

Darren Waller

Head to Head

12.8 PPG9.6 PPG

17 GP8 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Ashton Jeanty: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #17 at the position). Darren Waller: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #8 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 2 (Strong Starter) TE in most league formats.

Ashton Jeanty vs Darren Waller: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Ashton Jeanty (RB, Las Vegas Raiders) against Darren Waller (TE, Miami Dolphins) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Ashton Jeanty averaged 12.8 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Darren Waller posted 9.6 PPG across 8 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, Darren Waller in Week 6. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Ashton Jeanty is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Darren Waller is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Ashton Jeanty (age 22) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Darren Waller (age 33) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Ashton Jeanty outscored Darren Waller by a projected 54 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Ashton Jeanty played 17 games in 2025 compared to Darren Waller's 8. 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.
•Ashton Jeanty is 11 years younger than Darren Waller (22 vs 33), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Ashton Jeanty vs Darren Waller: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Ashton Jeanty	Darren Waller
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.8	9.6
Games Played	17	8
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	218	77
Rushing Yards	975	4
Rush Yds/Game	57.4	0.5
Rushing TDs	5	0
Receptions	55	24
Receiving Yards	346	283
Targets	73	34
Total TDs	10	6
Age	22	33
Experience	-	10 yrs
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 6

Summary

12.8 PPG for Ashton Jeanty versus 9.6 for Darren Waller 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 Darren Waller in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Ashton Jeanty has the edge at 12.8 PPG compared to Darren Waller's 9.6 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 Darren Waller average in 2025?▾

Ashton Jeanty averaged 12.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Darren Waller averaged 9.6 PPG over 8 games. That is a difference of 3.2 points per game.

When are Ashton Jeanty and Darren Waller's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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