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Aaron Jones or Michael CarterWho 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. Michael Carter is a Arizona Cardinals running back who averaged 6.3 fantasy points per game across 13 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
12
Rush Yds
548
Rush TDs
2
Rec
28
Rec Yds
199
Bye
Week 6
RBArizona Cardinals#51 RB
Michael Carter
PPG
6.3
Games
13
Rush Yds
333
Rush TDs
1
Rec
33
Rec Yds
267
Bye
Week 14

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Aaron Jones vs Michael Carter: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatAaron JonesMichael Carter
PPG (Half-PPR)8.76.3
Games Played1213
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)10482
Rushing Yards548333
Rush Yds/Game45.725.6
Rushing TDs21
Receptions2833
Receiving Yards199267
Targets4145
Total TDs31
Age3127
Experience8 yrs4 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 6Week 14

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Aaron Jones or Michael Carter in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Aaron Jones and Michael Carter 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 Michael Carter averaged 6.3.

Should I draft Aaron Jones or Michael Carter in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Aaron Jones averaged 8.7 fantasy points per game across 12 games in 2025, and Michael Carter averaged 6.3 across 13. 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 Michael Carter average in 2025?▾

Aaron Jones averaged 8.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Michael Carter averaged 6.3 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 2.4 points per game.

When are Aaron Jones and Michael Carter's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

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