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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

De'Von Achane vs Jonnu SmithWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

De'Von Achane is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 18.1 PPG to Jonnu Smith's 8.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

De'Von Achane is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, De'Von Achane (18.1 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Jonnu Smith (8.2 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

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

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RBMiami Dolphins#5PPG LEADER

De'Von Achane

PPG

18.1

Games

Rush Yds

1,350

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

488

Bye

Week 6

TEMiami Dolphins#99

Jonnu Smith

PPG

8.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

562

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

De'Von Achane

Jonnu Smith

Head to Head

18.1 PPG8.2 PPG

16 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

De'Von Achane: Tier 1 (Elite) RB (ranked #5 at the position). Jonnu Smith: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 1 (Elite) RB is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 5 (Deep League) TE in most league formats.

De'Von Achane vs Jonnu Smith: The Full Breakdown

Comparing De'Von Achane (RB, Miami Dolphins) against Jonnu Smith (TE, Miami Dolphins) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. De'Von Achane averaged 18.1 PPG in 2025 over 16 games, while Jonnu Smith posted 8.2 PPG across 15 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire De'Von Achane at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Jonnu Smith is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: De'Von Achane (age 24) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Jonnu Smith (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•De'Von Achane outscored Jonnu Smith by a projected 168 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•De'Von Achane played 16 games in 2025 compared to Jonnu Smith's 15. That durability gap means De'Von Achane contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•De'Von Achane scored 12 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.8 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•De'Von Achane caught 67 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.
•Both players share a Week 6 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

De'Von Achane vs Jonnu Smith: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	De'Von Achane	Jonnu Smith
PPG (Half-PPR)	18.1	8.2
Games Played	16	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	290	123
Rushing Yards	1,350	0
Rush Yds/Game	84.4	0.0
Rushing TDs	8	0
Receptions	67	52
Receiving Yards	488	562
Targets	85	68
Total TDs	12	4
Age	24	-
Experience	2 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 6

Summary

De'Von Achane outscored Jonnu Smith by 9.9 PPG in 2025 (18.1 to 8.2). 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 De'Von Achane or Jonnu Smith in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, De'Von Achane has the edge at 18.1 PPG compared to Jonnu Smith's 8.2 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 De'Von Achane and Jonnu Smith average in 2025?▾

De'Von Achane averaged 18.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Jonnu Smith averaged 8.2 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 9.9 points per game.

Do De'Von Achane and Jonnu Smith share a bye week?▾

Yes, both De'Von Achane and Jonnu Smith share a Week 6 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at running back for that week.