Ashton Jeanty vs Raheim Sanders: 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 Raheim Sanders managed 4.7 across 4 games with the Cleveland Browns. A 8.1-point weekly edge is substantial at the running back position.
Ashton Jeanty carries a 8.1-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 Raheim Sanders profiles as a more traditional rusher with 92 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.
One thing to note: both players share a Week 10 bye. That means you need a backup plan at running back for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.
