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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Emanuel Wilson vs Jaleel McLaughlinWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jaleel McLaughlin is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 6.9 PPG to Emanuel Wilson's 5.4 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jaleel McLaughlin is the better fantasy play this season.

Jaleel McLaughlin has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 1.5-PPG advantage is real (6.9 to 5.4), and Jaleel McLaughlin's 3 touchdowns show scoring upside. Emanuel Wilson is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

RBDenver Broncos#99PPG LEADER

Jaleel McLaughlin

PPG

6.9

Games

Rush Yds

382

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

168

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Emanuel Wilson

Jaleel McLaughlin

Head to Head

5.4 PPG6.9 PPG

16 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Emanuel Wilson: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #60 at the position). Jaleel McLaughlin: 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 Jaleel McLaughlin at 31%. That ranking gap means Emanuel Wilson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Emanuel Wilson vs Jaleel McLaughlin: The Full Breakdown

Two running backs who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Emanuel Wilson (Green Bay Packers) finished the 2025 season averaging 5.4 fantasy points per game in 16 games. Jaleel McLaughlin (Denver Broncos) came in at 6.9 PPG over 15 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Jaleel McLaughlin carries a 1.5-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. Emanuel Wilson ran for 496 yards and 3 touchdowns; Jaleel McLaughlin posted 382 and 2. 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: Emanuel Wilson is off Week 11 and Jaleel McLaughlin Week 14. 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.

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. Jaleel McLaughlin (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Jaleel McLaughlin outscored Emanuel Wilson by a projected 26 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Emanuel Wilson played 16 games in 2025 compared to Jaleel McLaughlin's 15. 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 Jaleel McLaughlin: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Emanuel Wilson	Jaleel McLaughlin
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.4	6.9
Games Played	16	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	86	104
Rushing Yards	496	382
Rush Yds/Game	31.0	25.5
Rushing TDs	3	2
Receptions	15	22
Receiving Yards	99	168
Targets	17	0
Total TDs	3	3
Age	27	-
Experience	2 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 14

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Jaleel McLaughlin holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 6.9 points per game. Emanuel Wilson averaged 5.4 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Emanuel Wilson or Jaleel McLaughlin in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jaleel McLaughlin has the edge at 6.9 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 Jaleel McLaughlin average in 2025?▾

Emanuel Wilson averaged 5.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Jaleel McLaughlin averaged 6.9 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 1.5 points per game.

When are Emanuel Wilson and Jaleel McLaughlin's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Emanuel Wilson (GB) has a bye in Week 11, and Jaleel McLaughlin (DEN) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Emanuel Wilson or Jaleel McLaughlin a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Jaleel McLaughlin outscored Emanuel Wilson by 1.5 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.