Cam Skattebo vs Jahmyr Gibbs: Who Should You Start?
Cam Skattebo and Jahmyr Gibbs are both viable fantasy running backs heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Cam Skattebo averaged 14.5 PPG across 8 games with the New York Giants, while Jahmyr Gibbs posted 19.3 PPG in 17 appearances for the Detroit Lions.
A 4.8-PPG gap gives Jahmyr Gibbs 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.
Jahmyr Gibbs is the receiving back in this matchup, turning 77 targets into 616 yards, while Cam Skattebo profiles as a more traditional rusher with 410 rushing yards and 5 touchdowns. In PPR and half-PPR formats Jahmyr Gibbs carries the higher weekly floor. In standard leagues the gap tightens considerably.
One scheduling note: Cam Skattebo is off Week 11 and Jahmyr Gibbs Week 5. 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.
