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Josh Jacobs or Kenny GainwellWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Josh Jacobs is a Green Bay Packers running back who averaged 14.6 fantasy points per game across 15 games in 2026. Kenny Gainwell is a Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back who averaged 4.0 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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RBGreen Bay Packers
Josh Jacobs
PPG
14.6
Games
15
Rush Yds
929
Rush TDs
13
Rec
36
Rec Yds
282
Bye
Week 11
RBTampa Bay Buccaneers#52 RB
Kenny Gainwell
PPG
4.0
Games
6
Rush Yds
61
Rec
12
Rec Yds
61
Bye
Week 10

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Josh Jacobs vs Kenny Gainwell: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatJosh JacobsKenny Gainwell
PPG (Half-PPR)14.64.0
Games Played156
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)21924
Rushing Yards92961
Rush Yds/Game61.910.2
Rushing TDs130
Receptions3612
Receiving Yards28261
Targets4417
Total TDs141
Age2827
Experience6 yrs5 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 11Week 10

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Josh Jacobs or Kenny Gainwell in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Josh Jacobs and Kenny Gainwell is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Josh Jacobs averaged 14.6 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Kenny Gainwell averaged 4.0.

Should I draft Josh Jacobs or Kenny Gainwell in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Josh Jacobs averaged 14.6 fantasy points per game across 15 games in 2026, and Kenny Gainwell averaged 4.0 across 6. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Josh Jacobs and Kenny Gainwell average in 2026?▾

Josh Jacobs averaged 14.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2026. Kenny Gainwell averaged 4.0 PPG over 6 games. That is a difference of 10.6 points per game.

When are Josh Jacobs and Kenny Gainwell's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Josh Jacobs (GB) has a bye in Week 11, and Kenny Gainwell (TB) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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