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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Josh Jacobs vs Tyler AllgeierWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Josh Jacobs is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.6 PPG to Tyler Allgeier's 6.8 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 Tyler Allgeier by 7.8 PPG in 2025 with 14 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Josh Jacobs is the clear pick. Tyler Allgeier 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

RBAtlanta Falcons#49

Tyler Allgeier

PPG

6.8

Games

Rush Yds

514

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Josh Jacobs

Tyler Allgeier

Head to Head

14.6 PPG6.8 PPG

15 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Josh Jacobs: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #8 at the position). Tyler Allgeier: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #49 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Josh Jacobs is producing at 66% of elite pace and Tyler Allgeier at 31%. That ranking gap means Josh Jacobs carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Josh Jacobs vs Tyler Allgeier: 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 Tyler Allgeier managed 6.8 across 17 games with the Atlanta Falcons. A 7.8-point weekly edge is substantial at the running back position.

The per-game difference of 7.8 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.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Josh Jacobs ran for 929 yards and 13 touchdowns; Tyler Allgeier posted 514 and 8. 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. Tyler Allgeier 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. Tyler Allgeier (age 26) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Josh Jacobs outscored Tyler Allgeier by a projected 133 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Tyler Allgeier played 17 games in 2025 compared to Josh Jacobs's 15. That durability gap means Tyler Allgeier 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 Tyler Allgeier: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Josh Jacobs	Tyler Allgeier
PPG (Half-PPR)	14.6	6.8
Games Played	15	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	219	116
Rushing Yards	929	514
Rush Yds/Game	61.9	30.2
Rushing TDs	13	8
Receptions	36	14
Receiving Yards	282	96
Targets	44	16
Total TDs	14	8
Age	28	26
Experience	6 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 11

Summary

14.6 PPG for Josh Jacobs versus 6.8 for Tyler Allgeier 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 Tyler Allgeier in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Josh Jacobs has the edge at 14.6 PPG compared to Tyler Allgeier's 6.8 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 Tyler Allgeier average in 2025?▾

Josh Jacobs averaged 14.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Tyler Allgeier averaged 6.8 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 7.8 points per game.

Do Josh Jacobs and Tyler Allgeier share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Josh Jacobs and Tyler Allgeier 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 Tyler Allgeier a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Josh Jacobs outscored Tyler Allgeier by 7.8 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.