Yahoo Fantasy Football on Ashton Jeanty
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Despite those struggles, Jeanty finished as a top-15 running back in total points in half-PPR scoring formats last year – and still top-20 in points per week in the same scoring system – thanks to his contributions to the passing game. Heading into 2026, the second-year running back appeared poised for a massive leap in production. The Raiders invested in their offensive line and improved their quarterback situation in big ways. Las Vegas also brought in head coach and offensive guru Klint Kubiak to overhaul Jeanty's side of the ball.
STACKED’s take
Jeanty's passing-game role and Raiders' offensive upgrades project real RB1 upside in Year 2.
Despite rushing for fewer than 1,000 yards and averaging fewer than four yards per carry as a rookie, Jeanty finished as a top-15 running back in total points in half-PPR scoring and top-20 in points per week, driven by passing-game contributions. The source projects real RB1 upside in Year 2 given the Raiders' offensive upgrades: new center Tyler Linderbaum, quarterbacks Kirk Cousins and rookie Fernando Mendoza, and head coach Klint Kubiak (who helped lead Seattle to a Super Bowl). The source verdict is that Jeanty is worth drafting relatively early—second round at latest—given the offensive environment improvement and his prior top-15 PPR finish despite poor rushing efficiency.
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