Josh Jacobs vs Michael Carter: Who Should You Start?
The numbers tell a clear story here. Josh Jacobs put up 14.6 fantasy points per game for the Green Bay Packers in 2025, while Michael Carter managed 6.3 across 13 games with the Tennessee Titans. A 8.3-point weekly edge is substantial at the running back position.
A 8.3-PPG gap gives Josh Jacobs the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.
Both profile as early-down workhorses. Josh Jacobs ran for 929 yards and 13 touchdowns; Michael Carter posted 333 and 1. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.
Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Josh Jacobs sits Week 10 while Michael Carter is off Week 5. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.
