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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Emanuel Wilson vs Ezekiel ElliottWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Ezekiel Elliott is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.2 PPG to Emanuel Wilson's 5.4 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Ezekiel Elliott is the better fantasy play this season.

Ezekiel Elliott is the better play on a neutral week. 7.2 PPG with 580 yards gives a reliable baseline. Emanuel Wilson at 5.4 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Ezekiel Elliott higher, but do not fade Emanuel Wilson entirely.

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

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RBGreen Bay Packers#60

Emanuel Wilson

PPG

5.4

Games

Rush Yds

496

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 11

RBDallas Cowboys#99PPG LEADER

Ezekiel Elliott

PPG

7.2

Games

Rush Yds

452

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

128

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Emanuel Wilson

Ezekiel Elliott

Head to Head

5.4 PPG7.2 PPG

16 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Emanuel Wilson: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #60 at the position). Ezekiel Elliott: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Emanuel Wilson is producing at 25% of elite pace and Ezekiel Elliott at 33%. That ranking gap means Emanuel Wilson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Emanuel Wilson vs Ezekiel Elliott: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Emanuel Wilson and Ezekiel Elliott is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Green Bay Packers running back put up 5.4 PPG in 2025 over 16 games; Ezekiel Elliott of the Dallas Cowboys averaged 7.2 in 14. A 1.8-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 1.8 points favors Ezekiel Elliott, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one running back to the other.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Emanuel Wilson ran for 496 yards and 3 touchdowns; Ezekiel Elliott posted 452 and 3. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

Emanuel Wilson has his bye in Week 11, and Ezekiel Elliott rests in Week 7. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at running back for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling 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: Emanuel Wilson (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. Ezekiel Elliott (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Ezekiel Elliott outscored Emanuel Wilson by a projected 31 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Emanuel Wilson played 16 games in 2025 compared to Ezekiel Elliott's 14. That durability gap means Emanuel Wilson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Emanuel Wilson scored 3 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.2 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Emanuel Wilson vs Ezekiel Elliott: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Emanuel Wilson	Ezekiel Elliott
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.4	7.2
Games Played	16	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	86	101
Rushing Yards	496	452
Rush Yds/Game	31.0	32.3
Rushing TDs	3	3
Receptions	15	18
Receiving Yards	99	128
Targets	17	0
Total TDs	3	3
Age	27	-
Experience	2 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 7

Summary

7.2 PPG for Ezekiel Elliott versus 5.4 for Emanuel Wilson in 2025. The baseline favors Ezekiel Elliott, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Emanuel Wilson or Ezekiel Elliott in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Ezekiel Elliott has the edge at 7.2 PPG compared to Emanuel Wilson's 5.4 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 Emanuel Wilson and Ezekiel Elliott average in 2025?▾

Emanuel Wilson averaged 5.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Ezekiel Elliott averaged 7.2 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 1.8 points per game.

When are Emanuel Wilson and Ezekiel Elliott's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Emanuel Wilson (GB) has a bye in Week 11, and Ezekiel Elliott (DAL) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Emanuel Wilson or Ezekiel Elliott a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Ezekiel Elliott outscored Emanuel Wilson by 1.8 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.