Ashton JeantyorRhamondre Stevenson?

Week 5 start/sit decision, running back versus running back.

Our call

Start Ashton Jeanty

Ashton Jeanty outscores Rhamondre Stevenson in 58% of simulations.

Rhamondre Stevenson still comes out ahead in the other 42%, so Ashton Jeanty is the better bet, not a sure thing. Ashton Jeanty projects 1.7 half-PPR points ahead in Week 5. Rhamondre Stevenson has the better matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders (3% more than average to RBs); Ashton Jeanty faces the New England Patriots (13% fewer than average to RBs). Ashton Jeanty still wins more often despite that. Ashton Jeanty is listed as questionable. Rhamondre Stevenson is listed as questionable.

Range of outcomes, half-PPR

Ashton Jeanty
Floor
1.2
Median
10.5
Ceiling
23.4
Big game (20+):
16%
Dud (under 6):
26%
Rhamondre Stevenson
Floor
0.3
Median
8.1
Ceiling
21.4
Big game (20+):
12%
Dud (under 6):
38%

Each week is simulated thousands of times from the projection and the player’s usual week-to-week swing. Floor and ceiling are the 10th and 90th percentile: 8 weeks in 10 land between them.

StatAshton JeantyRB, LV, Sun, Oct 11, 1:00 p.m. ETRhamondre StevensonRB, NE, Sun, Oct 11, 1:00 p.m. ET
Half-PPR projection11.69.9
PPR projection13.211.1
Standard projection10.08.7
Rank this weekRB13RB17
Matchupat NEvs LV
InjuryQuestionableQuestionable
2026 points per game16.19.3
Last season per game12.811.6
Snap share, last game67%66%
Trade value3410