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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Ashton Jeanty vs James ConnerWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Ashton Jeanty is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.8 PPG to James Conner's 11.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Ashton Jeanty is the better fantasy play this season.

Ashton Jeanty is the better play on a neutral week. 12.8 PPG with 1,321 yards gives a reliable baseline. James Conner at 11.0 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Ashton Jeanty higher, but do not fade James Conner entirely.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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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

RBArizona Cardinals#99

James Conner

PPG

11.0

Games

Rush Yds

752

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

218

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Ashton Jeanty

James Conner

Head to Head

12.8 PPG11.0 PPG

17 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Ashton Jeanty: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #17 at the position). James Conner: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Ashton Jeanty is producing at 58% of elite pace and James Conner at 50%. That ranking gap means Ashton Jeanty carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Ashton Jeanty vs James Conner: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Ashton Jeanty and James Conner is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Las Vegas Raiders running back put up 12.8 PPG in 2025 over 17 games; James Conner of the Arizona Cardinals averaged 11.0 in 14. A 1.8-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 1.8 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 James Conner profiles as a more traditional rusher with 752 rushing yards and 5 touchdowns. In PPR and half-PPR formats Ashton Jeanty carries the higher weekly floor. In standard leagues the gap tightens considerably.

Ashton Jeanty has his bye in Week 13, and James Conner rests in Week 11. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at running back for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

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. James Conner (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Ashton Jeanty outscored James Conner by a projected 31 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Ashton Jeanty played 17 games in 2025 compared to James Conner's 14. 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Ashton Jeanty vs James Conner: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Ashton Jeanty	James Conner
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.8	11.0
Games Played	17	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	218	154
Rushing Yards	975	752
Rush Yds/Game	57.4	53.7
Rushing TDs	5	5
Receptions	55	28
Receiving Yards	346	218
Targets	73	0
Total TDs	10	6
Age	22	-
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 11

Summary

12.8 PPG for Ashton Jeanty versus 11.0 for James Conner 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 James Conner in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Ashton Jeanty has the edge at 12.8 PPG compared to James Conner's 11.0 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 James Conner average in 2025?▾

Ashton Jeanty averaged 12.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. James Conner averaged 11.0 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 1.8 points per game.

When are Ashton Jeanty and James Conner's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Ashton Jeanty or James Conner a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Ashton Jeanty outscored James Conner by 1.8 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.