Blake Corum vs Emanuel Wilson: Who Should You Start?
Blake Corum and Emanuel Wilson are both viable fantasy running backs heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Blake Corum averaged 7.0 PPG across 17 games with the Los Angeles Rams, while Emanuel Wilson posted 5.1 PPG in 17 appearances for the Seattle Seahawks.
A 1.9-PPG gap gives Blake Corum the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.
Both profile as early-down workhorses. Blake Corum ran for 746 yards and 6 touchdowns; Emanuel Wilson posted 496 and 3. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.
One scheduling note: Blake Corum is off Week 6 and Emanuel Wilson Week 10. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in running back for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.
