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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Drake London vs Josh JacobsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Josh Jacobs is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.6 PPG to Drake London's 14.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Josh Jacobs is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Josh Jacobs (14.6 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Drake London (14.0 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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WRAtlanta Falcons#7

Drake London

PPG

14.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

919

Rec TDs

Targets

112

Bye

Week 11

RBGreen Bay Packers#8PPG LEADER

Josh Jacobs

PPG

14.6

Games

Rush Yds

929

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

282

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Drake London

Josh Jacobs

Head to Head

14.0 PPG14.6 PPG

12 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Drake London: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #7 at the position). Josh Jacobs: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #8 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB in most league formats.

Drake London vs Josh Jacobs: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Drake London (WR, Atlanta Falcons) against Josh Jacobs (RB, Green Bay Packers) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Drake London averaged 14.0 PPG in 2025 over 12 games, while Josh Jacobs posted 14.6 PPG across 15 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Drake London (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Josh Jacobs (age 28, 6 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Josh Jacobs outscored Drake London by a projected 10 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Josh Jacobs played 15 games in 2025 compared to Drake London's 12. That durability gap means Josh Jacobs contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Josh Jacobs scored 14 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.9 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Drake London saw 112 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Drake London is 4 years younger than Josh Jacobs (24 vs 28), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Drake London vs Josh Jacobs: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Drake London	Josh Jacobs
PPG (Half-PPR)	14.0	14.6
Games Played	12	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	168	219
Rushing Yards	0	929
Rush Yds/Game	0.0	61.9
Rushing TDs	0	13
Receptions	68	36
Receiving Yards	919	282
Targets	112	44
Total TDs	7	14
Age	24	28
Experience	3 yrs	6 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 11

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Josh Jacobs at 14.6 PPG, 0.6 points per game above Drake London's 14.0. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Drake London or Josh Jacobs in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Josh Jacobs has the edge at 14.6 PPG compared to Drake London's 14.0 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Drake London and Josh Jacobs average in 2025?▾

Drake London averaged 14.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Josh Jacobs averaged 14.6 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 0.6 points per game.

Do Drake London and Josh Jacobs share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Drake London and Josh Jacobs share a Week 11 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.