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Updated October 12, 2026 from live stats

Aaron Jones or Jaleel McLaughlinWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Aaron Jones is a Minnesota Vikings running back who averaged 8.7 fantasy points per game across 12 games in 2025. Jaleel McLaughlin is a Denver Broncos running back who averaged 6.9 fantasy points per game across 15 games in 2025. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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RBMinnesota Vikings#34 RB

Aaron Jones

PPG

8.7

Games

Rush Yds

548

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

199

Bye

Week 6

RBDenver Broncos

Jaleel McLaughlin

PPG

6.9

Games

Rush Yds

382

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

168

Bye

Week 14

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Aaron Jones vs Jaleel McLaughlin: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Aaron Jones	Jaleel McLaughlin
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.7	6.9
Games Played	12	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	104	104
Rushing Yards	548	382
Rush Yds/Game	45.7	25.5
Rushing TDs	2	2
Receptions	28	22
Receiving Yards	199	168
Targets	41	0
Total TDs	3	3
Age	31	-
Experience	8 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 14

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Aaron Jones or Jaleel McLaughlin in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Aaron Jones and Jaleel McLaughlin is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Aaron Jones averaged 8.7 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Jaleel McLaughlin averaged 6.9.

Should I draft Aaron Jones or Jaleel McLaughlin in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Aaron Jones averaged 8.7 fantasy points per game across 12 games in 2025, and Jaleel McLaughlin averaged 6.9 across 15. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Aaron Jones and Jaleel McLaughlin average in 2025?▾

Aaron Jones averaged 8.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Jaleel McLaughlin averaged 6.9 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 1.8 points per game.

When are Aaron Jones and Jaleel McLaughlin's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Aaron Jones (MIN) has a bye in Week 6, and Jaleel McLaughlin (DEN) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.