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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Ashton Jeanty vs Emanuel WilsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Ashton Jeanty is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.8 PPG to Emanuel Wilson's 5.4 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Ashton Jeanty is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. Ashton Jeanty outscored Emanuel Wilson by 7.4 PPG in 2025 with 10 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Ashton Jeanty is the clear pick. Emanuel Wilson profiles as a matchup-dependent running back who can spike but lacks the consistent floor.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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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

RBGreen Bay Packers#60

Emanuel Wilson

PPG

5.4

Games

Rush Yds

496

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Ashton Jeanty

Emanuel Wilson

Head to Head

12.8 PPG5.4 PPG

17 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Ashton Jeanty: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #17 at the position). Emanuel Wilson: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #60 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Ashton Jeanty is producing at 58% of elite pace and Emanuel Wilson at 25%. That ranking gap means Ashton Jeanty carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Ashton Jeanty vs Emanuel Wilson: The Full Breakdown

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 Emanuel Wilson managed 5.4 across 16 games with the Green Bay Packers. A 7.4-point weekly edge is substantial at the running back position.

The per-game difference of 7.4 points favors Ashton Jeanty, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one running back to the other.

Ashton Jeanty is the receiving back in this matchup, turning 55 targets into 346 yards, while Emanuel Wilson profiles as a more traditional rusher with 496 rushing yards and 3 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 13 while Emanuel Wilson is off Week 11. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Ashton Jeanty is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Emanuel Wilson 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. Emanuel Wilson (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Ashton Jeanty outscored Emanuel Wilson by a projected 126 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Ashton Jeanty played 17 games in 2025 compared to Emanuel Wilson's 16. 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 5 years younger than Emanuel Wilson (22 vs 27), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Ashton Jeanty vs Emanuel Wilson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Ashton Jeanty	Emanuel Wilson
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.8	5.4
Games Played	17	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	218	86
Rushing Yards	975	496
Rush Yds/Game	57.4	31.0
Rushing TDs	5	3
Receptions	55	15
Receiving Yards	346	99
Targets	73	17
Total TDs	10	3
Age	22	27
Experience	-	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 11

Summary

12.8 PPG for Ashton Jeanty versus 5.4 for Emanuel Wilson 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 Emanuel Wilson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Ashton Jeanty has the edge at 12.8 PPG compared to Emanuel Wilson's 5.4 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 Emanuel Wilson average in 2025?▾

Ashton Jeanty averaged 12.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Emanuel Wilson averaged 5.4 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 7.4 points per game.

When are Ashton Jeanty and Emanuel Wilson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Ashton Jeanty (LV) has a bye in Week 13, and Emanuel Wilson (GB) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Ashton Jeanty or Emanuel Wilson a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Ashton Jeanty outscored Emanuel Wilson by 7.4 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.