Ashton Jeanty vs Jonathan Taylor: Who Should You Start?
There is a real production gap between these two running backs. Jonathan Taylor (Indianapolis Colts) averaged 20.0 PPG over 17 games in 2025, outscoring Ashton Jeanty (Las Vegas Raiders, 12.8 PPG) by 7.2 points per week. That separation would need a significant matchup swing to overcome.
Jonathan Taylor carries a 7.2-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.
Both are three-down backs with real passing-game roles. Ashton Jeanty caught 55 balls for 346 yards, and Jonathan Taylor hauled in 46 for 378. That receiving workload gives them high PPR floors even in games where the ground attack gets stuffed, and it is why both stay on the field in obvious passing situations.
One scheduling note: Ashton Jeanty is off Week 10 and Jonathan Taylor Week 14. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in running back for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.
