Ashton Jeanty vs De'Von Achane: Who Should You Start?
Deciding between Ashton Jeanty and De'Von Achane is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Las Vegas Raiders running back put up 12.8 PPG in 2025 over 17 games; De'Von Achane of the Miami Dolphins averaged 18.1 in 16. A 5.3-point margin that could shift on any given week.
The per-game difference of 5.3 points favors De'Von Achane, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one running back to the other.
Both are three-down backs with real passing-game roles. Ashton Jeanty caught 55 balls for 346 yards, and De'Von Achane hauled in 67 for 488. 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.
Ashton Jeanty has his bye in Week 8, and De'Von Achane rests in Week 12. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at running back for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.
