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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Ashton Jeanty vs Bijan Robinson

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Bijan Robinson is the better fantasy play this season.

Bijan Robinson is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 19.5 PPG and 2,298 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Ashton Jeanty (12.8 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Bijan Robinson as the starter and Ashton Jeanty 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#17

Ashton Jeanty

PPG

12.8

Games

Rush Yds

975

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

346

Bye

Week 8

RBAtlanta Falcons#3PPG LEADER

Bijan Robinson

PPG

19.5

Games

Rush Yds

1,478

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

820

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Ashton Jeanty

Bijan Robinson

Head to Head

12.8 PPG19.5 PPG

17 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Ashton Jeanty: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #17 at the position). Bijan Robinson: Tier 1 (Elite) RB (ranked #3 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Ashton Jeanty is producing at 58% of elite pace and Bijan Robinson at 89%. That ranking gap means Bijan Robinson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Ashton Jeanty vs Bijan Robinson: Who Should You Start?

The numbers tell a clear story here. Bijan Robinson put up 19.5 fantasy points per game for the Atlanta Falcons in 2025, while Ashton Jeanty managed 12.8 across 17 games with the Las Vegas Raiders. A 6.7-point weekly edge is substantial at the running back position.

A 6.7-PPG gap gives Bijan Robinson 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.

Both are three-down backs with real passing-game roles. Ashton Jeanty caught 55 balls for 346 yards, and Bijan Robinson hauled in 79 for 820. That receiving workload gives them high PPR floors even in games where the ground attack gets stuffed, and it is why both stay on the field in obvious passing situations.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Ashton Jeanty sits Week 8 while Bijan Robinson is off Week 5. 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 Bijan Robinson at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Ashton Jeanty 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. Bijan Robinson (age 24) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Bijan Robinson outscored Ashton Jeanty by a projected 114 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Bijan Robinson scored 11 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Bijan Robinson caught 79 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatJeantyRobinson

PPG (Half-PPR)12.819.5

Games Played1717

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)218332

Rushing Yards9751,478

Rush Yds/Game57.486.9

Rushing TDs57

Receptions5579

Receiving Yards346820

Targets73103

Total TDs1011

Age2224

Experience-2 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 8Week 5

Summary

Bijan Robinson outscored Ashton Jeanty by 6.7 PPG in 2025 (19.5 to 12.8). 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 Bijan Robinson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Bijan Robinson has the edge at 19.5 PPG compared to Ashton Jeanty's 12.8 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 Bijan Robinson average in 2025?▾

Ashton Jeanty averaged 12.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Bijan Robinson averaged 19.5 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 6.7 points per game.

When are Ashton Jeanty and Bijan Robinson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Ashton Jeanty (LV) has a bye in Week 8, and Bijan Robinson (ATL) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Ashton Jeanty or Bijan Robinson a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Bijan Robinson outscored Ashton Jeanty by 6.7 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.