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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Ashton Jeanty vs Tyrone Tracy Jr.Who should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Ashton Jeanty is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.8 PPG to Tyrone Tracy Jr.'s 9.5 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 3.3-PPG advantage is real (12.8 to 9.5), and Ashton Jeanty's 10 touchdowns show scoring upside. Tyrone Tracy Jr. 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

RBNew York Giants#31

Tyrone Tracy Jr.

PPG

9.5

Games

Rush Yds

740

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

288

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Ashton Jeanty

Tyrone Tracy Jr.

Head to Head

12.8 PPG9.5 PPG

17 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Ashton Jeanty: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #17 at the position). Tyrone Tracy Jr.: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #31 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Ashton Jeanty is producing at 58% of elite pace and Tyrone Tracy Jr. at 43%. That ranking gap means Ashton Jeanty carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Ashton Jeanty vs Tyrone Tracy Jr.: The Full Breakdown

Ashton Jeanty and Tyrone Tracy Jr. 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 Tyrone Tracy Jr. posted 9.5 PPG in 15 appearances for the New York Giants.

A 3.3-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 Tyrone Tracy Jr. profiles as a more traditional rusher with 740 rushing yards and 2 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 Tyrone Tracy Jr. is off Week 8. 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. Tyrone Tracy Jr. 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. Tyrone Tracy Jr. (age 26) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Ashton Jeanty outscored Tyrone Tracy Jr. by a projected 56 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Ashton Jeanty played 17 games in 2025 compared to Tyrone Tracy Jr.'s 15. 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.
•Ashton Jeanty is 4 years younger than Tyrone Tracy Jr. (22 vs 26), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Ashton Jeanty vs Tyrone Tracy Jr.: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Ashton Jeanty	Tyrone Tracy Jr.
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.8	9.5
Games Played	17	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	218	143
Rushing Yards	975	740
Rush Yds/Game	57.4	49.3
Rushing TDs	5	2
Receptions	55	36
Receiving Yards	346	288
Targets	73	48
Total TDs	10	4
Age	22	26
Experience	-	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 8

Summary

Ashton Jeanty outscored Tyrone Tracy Jr. by 3.3 PPG in 2025 (12.8 to 9.5). 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 Tyrone Tracy Jr. in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Ashton Jeanty has the edge at 12.8 PPG compared to Tyrone Tracy Jr.'s 9.5 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 Tyrone Tracy Jr. average in 2025?▾

Ashton Jeanty averaged 12.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Tyrone Tracy Jr. averaged 9.5 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 3.3 points per game.

When are Ashton Jeanty and Tyrone Tracy Jr.'s bye weeks in 2026?▾

Ashton Jeanty (LV) has a bye in Week 13, and Tyrone Tracy Jr. (NYG) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Ashton Jeanty or Tyrone Tracy Jr. a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Ashton Jeanty outscored Tyrone Tracy Jr. by 3.3 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.