Ashton Jeanty vs Christian McCaffrey
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
Christian McCaffrey- Higher projection: 291 vs 234 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 7 vs 28
- More points per game: 24.5 vs 14.4
Ashton Jeanty and Christian McCaffrey are a common 2026 draft-day decision at running back. Christian McCaffrey holds the edge in expert consensus (RB3 to RB11). Christian McCaffrey typically comes off the board first, around pick 5 (round 1) to Ashton Jeanty's pick 17. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Christian McCaffrey at 291 PPR points (17.1 per game) versus Ashton Jeanty at 234.
Last season Christian McCaffrey carried the heavier workload (83% snap share, 440 touches to Ashton Jeanty's 339), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Ashton Jeanty is the younger option (age 22), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. For a 2026 redraft, Christian McCaffrey is the clear pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Jeanty | McCaffrey |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 234 | 291 |
| Points / game | 14.4 | 24.5 |
| Games played | 17 | 17 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #28 | #7 |
| ADP | 17 | 5 |
| Positional rank | RB11 | RB1 |
| Snap share | 76% | 83% |
| Red-zone touches | 41 | 96 |
| Age | 22 | 30 |
| Bye week | 13 | 8 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Ashton Jeanty or Christian McCaffrey.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Ashton Jeanty or Christian McCaffrey in 2026?
Christian McCaffrey is a clear call over Ashton Jeanty for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Ashton Jeanty or Christian McCaffrey?
Christian McCaffrey carries the higher 2026 projection at 291 PPR points (17.1 per game), compared with 234 for Ashton Jeanty.
Where are Ashton Jeanty and Christian McCaffrey being drafted?
Christian McCaffrey has an ADP around pick 5 (round 1), while Ashton Jeanty goes closer to pick 17 (round 2).
Who is ranked higher, Ashton Jeanty or Christian McCaffrey?
Expert consensus ranks Christian McCaffrey (RB3) ahead of Ashton Jeanty (RB11) for 2026.
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