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Updated August 16, 2026 from live stats

Ashton Jeanty vs Zach ErtzWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

DraftCall Analytics

Start Ashton Jeanty over Zach Ertz in 2026.

Ashton Jeanty averaged 12.8 PPG in 2025 to Zach Ertz's 7.8, a 5.0 point per game edge. Jeanty's 55-catch receiving role gives him a higher weekly floor in PPR and half-PPR. Ashton Jeanty is Tier 4 among running backs, Zach Ertz is Tier 2 among tight ends.

The Bottom Line

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Ashton Jeanty (12.8 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Zach Ertz (7.8 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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RBLas Vegas Raiders#17PPG LEADER

Ashton Jeanty

PPG

12.8

Games

Rush Yds

975

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

346

Bye

Week 13

TEWashington Commanders#20

Zach Ertz

PPG

7.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

504

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Ashton Jeanty

Zach Ertz

Head to Head

12.8 PPG7.8 PPG

17 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Ashton Jeanty: Tier 4 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #17 at the position). Zach Ertz: Tier 2 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #20 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 4 (Flex/Starter) RB is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 2 (Flex/Starter) TE in most league formats.

Ashton Jeanty vs Zach Ertz: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Ashton Jeanty (RB, Las Vegas Raiders) against Zach Ertz (TE, Washington Commanders) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Ashton Jeanty averaged 12.8 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Zach Ertz posted 7.8 PPG across 13 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.

Ashton Jeanty has his bye in Week 13, Zach Ertz in Week 7. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Ashton Jeanty is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Zach Ertz is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Ashton Jeanty (age 22) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Zach Ertz (age 35) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Ashton Jeanty outscored Zach Ertz by a projected 85 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Ashton Jeanty played 17 games in 2025 compared to Zach Ertz's 13. That durability gap means Ashton Jeanty contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Ashton Jeanty scored 10 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Ashton Jeanty caught 55 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.
•Ashton Jeanty is 13 years younger than Zach Ertz (22 vs 35), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Ashton Jeanty vs Zach Ertz: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Ashton Jeanty	Zach Ertz
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.8	7.8
Games Played	17	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	218	101
Rushing Yards	975	0
Rush Yds/Game	57.4	0.0
Rushing TDs	5	0
Receptions	55	50
Receiving Yards	346	504
Targets	73	72
Total TDs	10	4
Age	22	35
Experience	-	12 yrs
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 7

Summary

12.8 PPG for Ashton Jeanty versus 7.8 for Zach Ertz in 2025. The baseline favors Ashton Jeanty, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Ashton Jeanty or Zach Ertz in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Ashton Jeanty has the edge at 12.8 PPG compared to Zach Ertz's 7.8 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 Zach Ertz average in 2025?▾

Ashton Jeanty averaged 12.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Zach Ertz averaged 7.8 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 5.0 points per game.

When are Ashton Jeanty and Zach Ertz's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Ashton Jeanty (LV) has a bye in Week 13, and Zach Ertz (WAS) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.