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Davis Mattek fantasy football takes on Ashton Jeanty
Every source-backed video insight STACKED has extracted from Davis Mattek about Ashton Jeanty.
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All Davis Mattek insights about Ashton Jeanty
PositiveValueSep 14, 2026
Ashton Jeanty was highly touted as a $6,600 DFS value, with Davis Mattek calling him the 'running back of our generation' and noting that playing him was like getting Bijan Robinson for $1,000 less. Mattek describes him as a 'beast' and prioritized him in all tournament lineups, expressing regret for not having him in more spots.PositiveProjectionSep 12, 2026
Davis Mattek identifies this week as the best matchup of the year for Ashton Jeanty, recommending aggressive betting on his rushing yard overs. Mattek describes Jeanty as a potential generational running back and dismisses concerns regarding teammate competition, specifically noting that Mike Washington Jr.'s return to full health and projected 5-8 touches will not negatively impact Jeanty's outlook.NegativeInjuryAug 24, 2026
Davis Mattek reports that Ashton Jeanty is unlikely to play this year following a training camp injury, with potential concerns of a torn ACL; Mattek has removed him from his rankings and notes that 16% of his best ball teams are effectively dead, though he previously expressed high exposure to Jeanty in drafts.PositiveValueNo date
JJ Zachariason expresses a preference for Ashton Jeanty over Kenneth Walker in the draft spot where Walker was selected, suggesting Jeanty offers better value at that point in the draft.NegativeInjuryNo date
Mattek identifies health status as the key consideration for Ashton Jeanty's fantasy value, raising the question of how healthy Jeanty is heading into the season.PositiveProjectionNo date
Davis Mattek's primary favorite pick; projects Jeanty to score more points than Christian McCaffrey, Bijan Robinson, and Jahmyr Gibbs, calling him "probably the best running back in the NFL." Cites college production (6.4 yards per carry, 29 rushing TDs in final season, 750+ career rushes watched extensively) and 2024 NFL receiving upside: 60-yard TD vs. Texans, 8 rec/58 yards + TD vs. Cleveland, 5 rec/47 vs. Jacksonville, 5 rec/42 vs. Indianapolis, 2 rec TDs vs. Chicago. Believes Jeanty is an above-average pass catcher who could reach 55-65 receptions with a 15% target share given weak Raiders WR room (Jaylen Nailor, Trey Tucker). Included in Mattek's ideal best ball roster alongside Kenneth Walker, Malik Nabers, and Luther Burden.PositiveProjectionNo date
Ashton Jeanty was selected as a running back in the best ball draft where the analyst drafted only his preferred players.PositiveProjectionNo date
Ashton Jeanty was drafted as part of the analyst's best ball team, indicating confidence in his league-winner potential.PositiveMatchupNo date
Jeanty had multiple strong receiving performances last season including a 60-yard receiving TD vs Texans, 8 rec for 58 yards and a TD vs Cleveland, 5 rec for 47 yards vs Jacksonville, 5 rec for 42 yards vs Indianapolis, and 2 receiving TDs vs Chicago Bears.PositiveProjectionNo date
With a 15% target share, Jeanty could realistically have 55-65 receptions this season with no real limit on his receiving upside.PositiveUsageNo date
Jeanty demonstrated strong receiving ability in college with 6.4 yards per carry and 29 touchdowns as a rusher in his final season, and showed he is an above-average pass catcher.PositiveProjectionNo date
Analyst believes Ashton Jeanty is the best running back in the NFL and will score more points than Christian McCaffrey and Bijan Robinson.