Devin Neal vs Josh Jacobs: Who Should You Start?
There is a real production gap between these two running backs. Josh Jacobs (Green Bay Packers) averaged 14.6 PPG over 15 games in 2025, outscoring Devin Neal (New Orleans Saints, 5.2 PPG) by 9.4 points per week. That separation would need a significant matchup swing to overcome.
Josh Jacobs carries a 9.4-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.
Both profile as early-down workhorses. Devin Neal ran for 206 yards and 2 touchdowns; Josh Jacobs posted 929 and 13. 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: Devin Neal is off Week 12 and Josh Jacobs 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.
