Aaron Jones vs Kyle Monangai
Two running backs fantasy managers weigh against each other for 2026. Here is the head-to-head on projections, expert consensus, ADP and usage, with our Clutch Score verdict on who to draft.
Who to draft
Strong edge · 95% confident
Kyle Monangai- Higher projection: 155 vs 137 pts
- More opportunity: 41% snap share, 36 red-zone touches
- Better positional rank: RB30 vs RB40
Aaron Jones and Kyle Monangai are a common 2026 draft-day decision at running back. Aaron Jones holds the edge in expert consensus (RB40 to RB41). Kyle Monangai typically comes off the board first, around pick 105 (round 9) to Aaron Jones's pick 128. The 2026 projections give a modest edge: Kyle Monangai at 155 PPR points (9.1 per game) versus Aaron Jones at 137.
Last season Kyle Monangai carried the heavier workload (41% snap share, 199 touches to Aaron Jones's 173), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Kyle Monangai is the younger option (age 24), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. For a 2026 redraft, Kyle Monangai is the clear pick on the higher projection, an earlier ADP and the bigger workload.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Jones | Monangai |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 137 | 155 |
| Points / game | 9.9 | 8.6 |
| Games played | 12 | 17 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #119 | #121 |
| ADP | 128 | 105 |
| Positional rank | RB40 | RB30 |
| Snap share | 55% | 41% |
| Red-zone touches | 19 | 36 |
| Age | 31 | 24 |
| Bye week | 6 | 10 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Aaron Jones or Kyle Monangai.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Aaron Jones or Kyle Monangai in 2026?
Kyle Monangai is a clear call over Aaron Jones for 2026, on the higher projection, an earlier ADP and the bigger workload.
Who is projected to score more, Aaron Jones or Kyle Monangai?
Kyle Monangai carries the higher 2026 projection at 155 PPR points (9.1 per game), compared with 137 for Aaron Jones.
Where are Aaron Jones and Kyle Monangai being drafted?
Kyle Monangai has an ADP around pick 105 (round 9), while Aaron Jones goes closer to pick 128 (round 11).
Who is ranked higher, Aaron Jones or Kyle Monangai?
Expert consensus ranks Aaron Jones (RB40) ahead of Kyle Monangai (RB41) for 2026.
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