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Ashton Jeanty fantasy outlook — Week 1

Ashton Jeanty (RB, LV) is our RB7 for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season, projected for 16.4 fantasy points with the team on bye. Data as of September 12, 2026 at 8:29 PM ET.

Data on this page is as of September 12, 2026 at 8:29 PM ET and refreshes automatically every 30 minutes.

Projection
16.4 pts
RB rank
#7
Rostered
100%
Started
97%
Matchup: byePepper Meter: 4 of 5 peppers, On Fire

What our analysts say

Sally's take

Peppers & Picks ranks Ashton Jeanty (LV RB), our RB7 this week for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season against bye, projecting 16.4 projected points with a on fire Pepper Meter rating. 97% of managers already start him, and the depth-chart role behind that number looks stable. 16.4 projected points is roughly 49% more than the RB baseline, and that gap is the entire argument for the spot at RB7. No game on the schedule this week, so the only decision is who replaces him. That combination is why the Pepper Meter has him at On Fire this week.

Tina's take

Peppers & Picks ranks Ashton Jeanty (LV RB), our RB7 this week for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season against bye, projecting 16.4 projected points with a on fire Pepper Meter rating. 97% of managers already start him, and the depth-chart role behind that number looks stable. 16.4 projected points is roughly 49% more than the RB baseline, and that gap is the entire argument for the spot at RB7. No game on the schedule this week, so the only decision is who replaces him. That combination is why the Pepper Meter has him at On Fire this week.

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