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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Ashton Jeanty vs Tank BigsbyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Ashton Jeanty is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.8 PPG to Tank Bigsby's 8.6 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Ashton Jeanty is the better fantasy play this season.

Ashton Jeanty has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 4.2-PPG advantage is real (12.8 to 8.6), and Ashton Jeanty's 10 touchdowns show scoring upside. Tank Bigsby is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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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

RBJacksonville Jaguars#99

Tank Bigsby

PPG

8.6

Games

Rush Yds

745

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 12

The Edge Chart

Ashton Jeanty

Tank Bigsby

Head to Head

12.8 PPG8.6 PPG

17 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Ashton Jeanty: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #17 at the position). Tank Bigsby: 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 Tank Bigsby at 39%. That ranking gap means Ashton Jeanty carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Ashton Jeanty vs Tank Bigsby: The Full Breakdown

Ashton Jeanty and Tank Bigsby are both viable fantasy running backs heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Ashton Jeanty averaged 12.8 PPG across 17 games with the Las Vegas Raiders, while Tank Bigsby posted 8.6 PPG in 16 appearances for the Jacksonville Jaguars.

A 4.2-PPG gap gives Ashton Jeanty the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Ashton Jeanty is the receiving back in this matchup, turning 55 targets into 346 yards, while Tank Bigsby profiles as a more traditional rusher with 745 rushing yards and 6 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 13 while Tank Bigsby is off Week 12. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Ashton Jeanty at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Tank Bigsby is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Ashton Jeanty (age 22) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Tank Bigsby (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Ashton Jeanty outscored Tank Bigsby by a projected 71 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Ashton Jeanty played 17 games in 2025 compared to Tank Bigsby'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.
•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 Tank Bigsby: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Ashton Jeanty	Tank Bigsby
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.8	8.6
Games Played	17	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	218	138
Rushing Yards	975	745
Rush Yds/Game	57.4	46.6
Rushing TDs	5	6
Receptions	55	12
Receiving Yards	346	85
Targets	73	0
Total TDs	10	6
Age	22	-
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 12

Summary

Ashton Jeanty outscored Tank Bigsby by 4.2 PPG in 2025 (12.8 to 8.6). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Ashton Jeanty or Tank Bigsby in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Ashton Jeanty has the edge at 12.8 PPG compared to Tank Bigsby's 8.6 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 Tank Bigsby average in 2025?▾

Ashton Jeanty averaged 12.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Tank Bigsby averaged 8.6 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 4.2 points per game.

When are Ashton Jeanty and Tank Bigsby's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Ashton Jeanty (LV) has a bye in Week 13, and Tank Bigsby (JAX) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Ashton Jeanty or Tank Bigsby a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Ashton Jeanty outscored Tank Bigsby by 4.2 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.