Ashton Jeanty vs De'Von Achane
Who should you start in Week 5? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 5
Start Ashton Jeanty this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.1 projected points (13.6 vs 12.5).
Ashton Jeanty faces NE, the 15th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. De'Von Achane faces CIN, the 26th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Ashton Jeanty by 3.8 points of value over replacement (90.3 vs 86.5), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The room sees it the other way: drafters take De'Von Achane first (ADP 9.7 vs 21.0). If the model is right, Ashton Jeanty is the value pick, since the later cost buys the better 2026 projection.
Health note: Ashton Jeanty carries an injury flag of Questionable (Ankle), which is already reflected in his projection.
Health note: De'Von Achane carries an injury flag of IR (Knee - ACL), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Ashton JeantyLVR | De'Von AchaneMIA | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 5 opponent | NE | CIN | |
| Projected Week 5 points | 13.6 | 12.5 | Jeanty +1.1 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 30) | #15 | #26 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 226.9 | 223.1 | Jeanty +3.8 pts |
| Points per game | 13.3 | 13.1 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 90.3 | 86.5 | Jeanty +3.8 |
| Overall rank | #17 | #18 | Jeanty by 1 |
| Position rank | RB10 | RB11 | |
| Market ADP | 21.0 | 9.7 | Jeanty +11.3 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 2 | Rd 1 | |
| Bye week | 13 | 6 | |
| Injury flag | Questionable | IR |
Should I start Ashton Jeanty or De'Von Achane in Week 5?
Start Ashton Jeanty this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.1 projected points (13.6 vs 12.5).
Should I draft Ashton Jeanty or De'Von Achane in 2026 fantasy football?
Ashton Jeanty. He projects 226.9 fantasy points with 90.3 value over replacement, vs 223.1 points and 86.5 for De'Von Achane (RB, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.