Ashton Jeanty vs Michael Carter: 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 Michael Carter managed 6.3 across 13 games with the Tennessee Titans. A 6.5-point weekly edge is substantial at the running back position.
Ashton Jeanty carries a 6.5-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.
Ashton Jeanty is the receiving back in this matchup, turning 55 targets into 346 yards, while Michael Carter profiles as a more traditional rusher with 333 rushing yards and 1 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 Michael Carter is off Week 5. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.
