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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Ashton Jeanty vs Derrick HenryWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Derrick Henry is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 16.0 PPG to Ashton Jeanty's 12.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Derrick Henry is the better fantasy play this season.

Derrick Henry has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 3.2-PPG advantage is real (16.0 to 12.8), and Derrick Henry's 16 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.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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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

RBBaltimore Ravens#7PPG LEADER

Derrick Henry

PPG

16.0

Games

Rush Yds

1,595

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

150

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

Ashton Jeanty

Derrick Henry

Head to Head

12.8 PPG16.0 PPG

17 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Ashton Jeanty: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #17 at the position). Derrick Henry: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #7 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Ashton Jeanty is producing at 58% of elite pace and Derrick Henry at 73%. That ranking gap means Derrick Henry carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Ashton Jeanty vs Derrick Henry: The Full Breakdown

Ashton Jeanty and Derrick Henry 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 Derrick Henry posted 16.0 PPG in 17 appearances for the Baltimore Ravens.

A 3.2-PPG gap gives Derrick Henry 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.

Ashton Jeanty is the receiving back in this matchup, turning 55 targets into 346 yards, while Derrick Henry profiles as a more traditional rusher with 1595 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns. In PPR and half-PPR formats Ashton Jeanty carries the higher weekly floor. In standard leagues the gap tightens considerably.

One thing to note: both players share a Week 13 bye. That means you need a backup plan at running back for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Derrick Henry at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Ashton Jeanty is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Ashton Jeanty (age 22) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Derrick Henry (age 32, 9 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Derrick Henry outscored Ashton Jeanty by a projected 54 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Derrick Henry scored 16 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.9 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 10 years younger than Derrick Henry (22 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.
•Both players share a Week 13 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Ashton Jeanty vs Derrick Henry: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Ashton Jeanty	Derrick Henry
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.8	16.0
Games Played	17	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	218	272
Rushing Yards	975	1,595
Rush Yds/Game	57.4	93.8
Rushing TDs	5	16
Receptions	55	15
Receiving Yards	346	150
Targets	73	21
Total TDs	10	16
Age	22	32
Experience	-	9 yrs
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 13

Summary

Derrick Henry outscored Ashton Jeanty by 3.2 PPG in 2025 (16.0 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 Derrick Henry in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Derrick Henry has the edge at 16.0 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 Derrick Henry average in 2025?▾

Ashton Jeanty averaged 12.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Derrick Henry averaged 16.0 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 3.2 points per game.

Do Ashton Jeanty and Derrick Henry share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Ashton Jeanty and Derrick Henry share a Week 13 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at running back for that week.

Is Ashton Jeanty or Derrick Henry a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Derrick Henry outscored Ashton Jeanty by 3.2 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.