Ashton Jeanty · Christian McCaffrey · 2026 week 2

Ashton Jeanty or Christian McCaffrey?

Wondering who you should start this week — Ashton Jeanty or Christian McCaffrey? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start Christian McCaffreyChristian McCaffrey projects 3.9 PPR points clear of Ashton Jeanty in week 2, drawing MIA — the 4th-ranked matchup for RBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 2Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Ashton Jeanty @ LAC 15.9 16th 32.7 7,256 healthy
Christian McCaffrey START vs MIA 19.8 4th · soft 13.8 8,297 healthy

RBs vs LAC recently: Jeremiyah Love 11 pts (W1).

RBs vs MIA recently: Ashton Jeanty 26.7 pts (W1).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Christian McCaffrey carries the higher trade value — 8,297 against 7,256 (a 13% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Christian McCaffrey gets the most. Momentum: Ashton Jeanty +356 and Christian McCaffrey -503 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.