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Josh Jacobs vs RJ Harvey

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

RBGreen Bay PackersPPG LEADER

Josh Jacobs

PPG

14.6

Games

Rush Yds

929

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

282

Bye

Week 10

RBDenver Broncos

RJ Harvey

PPG

10.8

Games

Rush Yds

540

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

356

Bye

Week 14

Head to Head

14.6 PPG10.8 PPG

15 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 14

Josh Jacobs vs RJ Harvey: Who Should You Start?

Deciding between Josh Jacobs and RJ Harvey is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Green Bay Packers running back put up 14.6 PPG in 2025 over 15 games; RJ Harvey of the Denver Broncos averaged 10.8 in 17. A 3.8-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 3.8 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.

RJ Harvey is the receiving back in this matchup, turning 47 targets into 356 yards, while Josh Jacobs profiles as a more traditional rusher with 929 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns. In PPR and half-PPR formats RJ Harvey carries the higher weekly floor. In standard leagues the gap tightens considerably.

One scheduling note: Josh Jacobs is off Week 10 and RJ Harvey Week 14. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in running back for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

The Bottom Line

14.6 PPG for Josh Jacobs versus 10.8 for RJ Harvey 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 RJ Harvey in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Josh Jacobs has the edge at 14.6 PPG compared to RJ Harvey's 10.8 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 RJ Harvey average in 2025?▾

Josh Jacobs averaged 14.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. RJ Harvey averaged 10.8 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 3.8 points per game.

When are Josh Jacobs and RJ Harvey's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Josh Jacobs (GB) has a bye in Week 10, and RJ Harvey (DEN) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Josh Jacobs or RJ Harvey a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Josh Jacobs outscored RJ Harvey by 3.8 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.