Emanuel Wilson vs Josh Jacobs: Who Should You Start?
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 9.5 points per game ahead of Emanuel Wilson's 5.1 with the Seattle Seahawks. That kind of gap doesn't close on matchup alone.
The per-game difference of 9.5 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 10 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking running backs this deep on your bench, plan your replacement running back early.
