Ashton JeantyorJames Cook?
Week 3 start/sit decision, running back versus running back.
Our call
Start Ashton Jeanty
This one is close: Ashton Jeanty projects 0.7 half-PPR points ahead of James Cook, well inside a normal week's swing. Lean Ashton Jeanty, and let news and your league's scoring break the tie. The New Orleans Saints have been about average against RBs. The Los Angeles Chargers have allowed 17% fewer fantasy points to RBs than average.
| Stat | Ashton JeantyRB, LV, Sun, Sep 27, 4:25 p.m. ET | James CookRB, BUF, Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 p.m. ET |
|---|---|---|
| Half-PPR projection | 15.2 | 14.5 |
| PPR projection | 17.2 | 15.3 |
| Standard projection | 13.2 | 13.6 |
| Rank this week | RB8 | RB9 |
| Matchup | at NO | vs LAC |
| Injury | None | None |
| 2026 points per game | 19.0 | 14.4 |
| Last season per game | 12.8 | 16.8 |
| Snap share, last game | 81% | 74% |
| Trade value | 43 | 52 |