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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Ashton Jeanty vs Zonovan KnightWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Ashton Jeanty is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.8 PPG to Zonovan Knight's 6.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Ashton Jeanty is the better fantasy play this season.

Ashton Jeanty is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 12.8 PPG and 1,321 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Zonovan Knight (6.8 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Ashton Jeanty as the starter and Zonovan Knight as depth.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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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

RBArizona Cardinals#99

Zonovan Knight

PPG

6.8

Games

Rush Yds

269

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

160

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Ashton Jeanty

Zonovan Knight

Head to Head

12.8 PPG6.8 PPG

17 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Ashton Jeanty: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #17 at the position). Zonovan Knight: 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 Zonovan Knight at 31%. That ranking gap means Ashton Jeanty carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Ashton Jeanty vs Zonovan Knight: The Full Breakdown

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 Zonovan Knight managed 6.8 across 12 games with the Arizona Cardinals. A 6.0-point weekly edge is substantial at the running back position.

A 6.0-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 Zonovan Knight profiles as a more traditional rusher with 269 rushing yards and 4 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 Zonovan Knight is off Week 11. 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. Zonovan Knight 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. Zonovan Knight (age 25) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Ashton Jeanty outscored Zonovan Knight by a projected 102 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Ashton Jeanty played 17 games in 2025 compared to Zonovan Knight's 12. 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 Zonovan Knight: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Ashton Jeanty	Zonovan Knight
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.8	6.8
Games Played	17	12
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	218	82
Rushing Yards	975	269
Rush Yds/Game	57.4	22.4
Rushing TDs	5	4
Receptions	55	22
Receiving Yards	346	160
Targets	73	31
Total TDs	10	5
Age	22	25
Experience	-	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 11

Summary

Ashton Jeanty outscored Zonovan Knight by 6.0 PPG in 2025 (12.8 to 6.8). 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 Zonovan Knight in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Ashton Jeanty has the edge at 12.8 PPG compared to Zonovan Knight's 6.8 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 Zonovan Knight average in 2025?▾

Ashton Jeanty averaged 12.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Zonovan Knight averaged 6.8 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 6.0 points per game.

When are Ashton Jeanty and Zonovan Knight's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Ashton Jeanty (LV) has a bye in Week 13, and Zonovan Knight (ARI) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Ashton Jeanty or Zonovan Knight a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Ashton Jeanty outscored Zonovan Knight by 6.0 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.