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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Emanuel Wilson vs Josh JacobsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Josh Jacobs is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.6 PPG to Emanuel Wilson's 5.4 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Josh Jacobs is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. Josh Jacobs outscored Emanuel Wilson by 9.2 PPG in 2025 with 14 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Josh Jacobs is the clear pick. Emanuel Wilson profiles as a matchup-dependent running back who can spike but lacks the consistent floor.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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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

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

Emanuel Wilson

Josh Jacobs

Head to Head

5.4 PPG14.6 PPG

16 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Emanuel Wilson: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #60 at the position). Josh Jacobs: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #8 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Emanuel Wilson is producing at 25% of elite pace and Josh Jacobs at 66%. That ranking gap means Josh Jacobs carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Emanuel Wilson vs Josh Jacobs: The Full Breakdown

Josh Jacobs and Emanuel Wilson are at different tiers heading into 2026. The Green Bay Packers running back averaged 14.6 PPG in 2025, a full 9.2 points per game ahead of Emanuel Wilson's 5.4 with the Green Bay Packers. That kind of gap doesn't close on matchup alone.

The per-game difference of 9.2 points favors Josh Jacobs, 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; 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.

Both share a Week 11 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking running backs this deep on your bench, plan your replacement running back early.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Josh Jacobs is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Emanuel Wilson is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Emanuel Wilson (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. Josh Jacobs (age 28, 6 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Josh Jacobs outscored Emanuel Wilson by a projected 156 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Emanuel Wilson played 16 games in 2025 compared to Josh Jacobs's 15. That durability gap means Emanuel Wilson 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.
•Josh Jacobs caught 36 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.
•Both players share a Week 11 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Emanuel Wilson vs Josh Jacobs: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Emanuel Wilson	Josh Jacobs
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.4	14.6
Games Played	16	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	86	219
Rushing Yards	496	929
Rush Yds/Game	31.0	61.9
Rushing TDs	3	13
Receptions	15	36
Receiving Yards	99	282
Targets	17	44
Total TDs	3	14
Age	27	28
Experience	2 yrs	6 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 11

Summary

14.6 PPG for Josh Jacobs versus 5.4 for Emanuel Wilson in 2025. The baseline favors Josh Jacobs, 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 Josh Jacobs in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Josh Jacobs has the edge at 14.6 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 Josh Jacobs average in 2025?▾

Emanuel Wilson averaged 5.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Josh Jacobs averaged 14.6 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 9.2 points per game.

Do Emanuel Wilson and Josh Jacobs share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Emanuel Wilson and Josh Jacobs share a Week 11 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at running back for that week.

Is Emanuel Wilson or Josh Jacobs a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Josh Jacobs outscored Emanuel Wilson by 9.2 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.