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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Josh Jacobs vs Rhamondre StevensonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Josh Jacobs is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.6 PPG to Rhamondre Stevenson's 11.6 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Josh Jacobs is the better fantasy play this season.

Josh Jacobs is the better play on a neutral week. 14.6 PPG with 1,211 yards gives a reliable baseline. Rhamondre Stevenson at 11.6 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Josh Jacobs higher, but do not fade Rhamondre Stevenson entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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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

RBNew England Patriots#22

Rhamondre Stevenson

PPG

11.6

Games

Rush Yds

603

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

345

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Josh Jacobs

Rhamondre Stevenson

Head to Head

14.6 PPG11.6 PPG

15 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Josh Jacobs: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #8 at the position). Rhamondre Stevenson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #22 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Josh Jacobs is producing at 66% of elite pace and Rhamondre Stevenson at 53%. That ranking gap means Josh Jacobs carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Josh Jacobs vs Rhamondre Stevenson: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Josh Jacobs and Rhamondre Stevenson for your lineup, you are not alone. Josh Jacobs finished the 2025 season at 14.6 PPG for the Green Bay Packers (15 games), and Rhamondre Stevenson averaged 11.6 for the New England Patriots (14 games).

That 3.0-point weekly advantage for Josh Jacobs is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Josh Jacobs ran for 929 yards and 13 touchdowns; Rhamondre Stevenson posted 603 and 7. 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. Rhamondre Stevenson 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. Rhamondre Stevenson (age 28, 4 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Josh Jacobs outscored Rhamondre Stevenson by a projected 51 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Josh Jacobs played 15 games in 2025 compared to Rhamondre Stevenson's 14. That durability gap means Josh Jacobs 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

Josh Jacobs vs Rhamondre Stevenson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Josh Jacobs	Rhamondre Stevenson
PPG (Half-PPR)	14.6	11.6
Games Played	15	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	219	162
Rushing Yards	929	603
Rush Yds/Game	61.9	43.1
Rushing TDs	13	7
Receptions	36	32
Receiving Yards	282	345
Targets	44	37
Total TDs	14	9
Age	28	28
Experience	6 yrs	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 11

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Josh Jacobs at 14.6 PPG, 3.0 points per game above Rhamondre Stevenson's 11.6. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Josh Jacobs or Rhamondre Stevenson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Josh Jacobs has the edge at 14.6 PPG compared to Rhamondre Stevenson's 11.6 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 Rhamondre Stevenson average in 2025?▾

Josh Jacobs averaged 14.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Rhamondre Stevenson averaged 11.6 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 3.0 points per game.

Do Josh Jacobs and Rhamondre Stevenson share a bye week?▾

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

Is Josh Jacobs or Rhamondre Stevenson a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Josh Jacobs outscored Rhamondre Stevenson by 3.0 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.