Ashton Jeanty vs Devin Neal: Who Should You Start?
The numbers tell a clear story here. Ashton Jeanty put up 12.8 fantasy points per game for the Las Vegas Raiders in 2025, while Devin Neal managed 5.2 across 10 games with the New Orleans Saints. A 7.6-point weekly edge is substantial at the running back position.
A 7.6-PPG gap gives Ashton Jeanty 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 Devin Neal profiles as a more traditional rusher with 206 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. In PPR and half-PPR formats Ashton Jeanty carries the higher weekly floor. In standard leagues the gap tightens considerably.
Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Ashton Jeanty sits Week 10 while Devin Neal is off Week 12. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.
