Ashton Jeanty vs Jahmyr Gibbs
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- Higher projection: 331 vs 234 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 2 vs 28
- More points per game: 21.6 vs 14.4
Ashton Jeanty and Jahmyr Gibbs are a common 2026 draft-day decision at running back. Jahmyr Gibbs holds the edge in expert consensus (RB1 to RB11). Jahmyr Gibbs typically comes off the board first, around pick 2 (round 1) to Ashton Jeanty's pick 17. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Jahmyr Gibbs at 331 PPR points (19.5 per game) versus Ashton Jeanty at 234.
Last season Ashton Jeanty carried the heavier workload (76% snap share, 339 touches to Jahmyr Gibbs's 337), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Jahmyr Gibbs is the clear pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Jeanty | Gibbs |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 234 | 331 |
| Points / game | 14.4 | 21.6 |
| Games played | 17 | 17 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #28 | #2 |
| ADP | 17 | 2 |
| Positional rank | RB11 | RB3 |
| Snap share | 76% | 67% |
| Red-zone touches | 41 | 63 |
| Age | 22 | 24 |
| Bye week | 13 | 6 |
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 Jahmyr Gibbs.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Ashton Jeanty or Jahmyr Gibbs in 2026?
Jahmyr Gibbs 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 Jahmyr Gibbs?
Jahmyr Gibbs carries the higher 2026 projection at 331 PPR points (19.5 per game), compared with 234 for Ashton Jeanty.
Where are Ashton Jeanty and Jahmyr Gibbs being drafted?
Jahmyr Gibbs has an ADP around pick 2 (round 1), while Ashton Jeanty goes closer to pick 17 (round 2).
Who is ranked higher, Ashton Jeanty or Jahmyr Gibbs?
Expert consensus ranks Jahmyr Gibbs (RB1) ahead of Ashton Jeanty (RB11) for 2026.
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