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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Josh Jacobs vs Nick ChubbWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Josh Jacobs is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.6 PPG to Nick Chubb's 5.5 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 Nick Chubb by 9.1 PPG in 2025 with 14 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Josh Jacobs is the clear pick. Nick Chubb 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#8PPG LEADER

Josh Jacobs

PPG

14.6

Games

Rush Yds

929

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

282

Bye

Week 11

RBHouston Texans#59

Nick Chubb

PPG

5.5

Games

Rush Yds

506

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Josh Jacobs

Nick Chubb

Head to Head

14.6 PPG5.5 PPG

15 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Josh Jacobs: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #8 at the position). Nick Chubb: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #59 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Josh Jacobs is producing at 66% of elite pace and Nick Chubb at 25%. That ranking gap means Josh Jacobs carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Josh Jacobs vs Nick Chubb: The Full Breakdown

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 Nick Chubb managed 5.5 across 15 games with the Houston Texans. A 9.1-point weekly edge is substantial at the running back position.

The per-game difference of 9.1 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. Josh Jacobs ran for 929 yards and 13 touchdowns; Nick Chubb posted 506 and 3. 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 11 while Nick Chubb is off Week 8. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Josh Jacobs is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Nick Chubb is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Josh Jacobs (age 28, 6 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value. Nick Chubb (age 30, 7 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Josh Jacobs outscored Nick Chubb by a projected 155 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Josh Jacobs vs Nick Chubb: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Josh Jacobs	Nick Chubb
PPG (Half-PPR)	14.6	5.5
Games Played	15	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	219	83
Rushing Yards	929	506
Rush Yds/Game	61.9	33.7
Rushing TDs	13	3
Receptions	36	13
Receiving Yards	282	67
Targets	44	20
Total TDs	14	3
Age	28	30
Experience	6 yrs	7 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 8

Summary

14.6 PPG for Josh Jacobs versus 5.5 for Nick Chubb 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 Josh Jacobs or Nick Chubb in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Josh Jacobs has the edge at 14.6 PPG compared to Nick Chubb's 5.5 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 Josh Jacobs and Nick Chubb average in 2025?▾

Josh Jacobs averaged 14.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Nick Chubb averaged 5.5 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 9.1 points per game.

When are Josh Jacobs and Nick Chubb's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Josh Jacobs (GB) has a bye in Week 11, and Nick Chubb (HOU) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Josh Jacobs or Nick Chubb a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Josh Jacobs outscored Nick Chubb by 9.1 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.