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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Ashton Jeanty vs Ja'Marr ChaseWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Ja'Marr Chase is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 15.7 PPG to Ashton Jeanty's 12.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Ja'Marr Chase is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Ja'Marr Chase (15.7 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Ashton Jeanty (12.8 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#17

Ashton Jeanty

PPG

12.8

Games

Rush Yds

975

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

346

Bye

Week 13

WRCincinnati Bengals#3PPG LEADER

Ja'Marr Chase

PPG

15.7

Games

Rec

125

Rec Yds

1,412

Rec TDs

Targets

185

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Ashton Jeanty

Ja'Marr Chase

Head to Head

12.8 PPG15.7 PPG

17 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Ashton Jeanty: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #17 at the position). Ja'Marr Chase: Tier 1 (Elite) WR (ranked #3 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) WR in most league formats.

Ashton Jeanty vs Ja'Marr Chase: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Ashton Jeanty (RB, Las Vegas Raiders) against Ja'Marr Chase (WR, Cincinnati Bengals) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Ashton Jeanty averaged 12.8 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Ja'Marr Chase posted 15.7 PPG across 16 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, Ja'Marr Chase in Week 6. 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. Ja'Marr Chase (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Ja'Marr Chase outscored Ashton Jeanty by a projected 49 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Ashton Jeanty played 17 games in 2025 compared to Ja'Marr Chase'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.
•Ja'Marr Chase caught 125 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.
•Ashton Jeanty is 4 years younger than Ja'Marr Chase (22 vs 26), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Ashton Jeanty vs Ja'Marr Chase: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Ashton Jeanty	Ja'Marr Chase
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.8	15.7
Games Played	17	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	218	251
Rushing Yards	975	14
Rush Yds/Game	57.4	0.9
Rushing TDs	5	0
Receptions	55	125
Receiving Yards	346	1,412
Targets	73	185
Total TDs	10	8
Age	22	26
Experience	-	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 6

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Ja'Marr Chase holds the PPG edge with solid output at 15.7 points per game. Ashton Jeanty averaged 12.8 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Ashton Jeanty or Ja'Marr Chase in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Ja'Marr Chase has the edge at 15.7 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 Ja'Marr Chase average in 2025?▾

Ashton Jeanty averaged 12.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Ja'Marr Chase averaged 15.7 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 2.9 points per game.

When are Ashton Jeanty and Ja'Marr Chase's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Ashton Jeanty (LV) has a bye in Week 13, and Ja'Marr Chase (CIN) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.