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Davante Adams vs Josh JacobsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

DraftCall Analytics

Start Josh Jacobs over Davante Adams in 2026.

Josh Jacobs averaged 14.6 PPG in 2025 to Davante Adams's 13.8, a 0.8 point per game edge. They play different positions, so weigh the per-game edge against what your roster needs at RB and WR. Josh Jacobs is Tier 3 among running backs, Davante Adams is Tier 2 among wide receivers.

The Bottom Line

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Josh Jacobs (14.6 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Davante Adams (13.8 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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WRLos Angeles Rams#8

Davante Adams

PPG

13.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

789

Rec TDs

Targets

114

Bye

Week 11

RBGreen Bay Packers#8PPG LEADER

Josh Jacobs

PPG

14.6

Games

Rush Yds

929

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

282

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Davante Adams

Josh Jacobs

Head to Head

13.8 PPG14.6 PPG

14 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Davante Adams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #8 at the position). Josh Jacobs: Tier 3 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #8 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Strong Starter) RB in most league formats.

Davante Adams vs Josh Jacobs: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Davante Adams (WR, Los Angeles Rams) against Josh Jacobs (RB, Green Bay Packers) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Davante Adams averaged 13.8 PPG in 2025 over 14 games, while Josh Jacobs posted 14.6 PPG across 15 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Davante Adams (age 33) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Josh Jacobs (age 28, 6 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Josh Jacobs outscored Davante Adams by a projected 14 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Josh Jacobs played 15 games in 2025 compared to Davante Adams's 14. That durability gap means Josh Jacobs contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Davante Adams scored 14 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.0 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Davante Adams saw 114 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Josh Jacobs is 5 years younger than Davante Adams (28 vs 33), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Davante Adams vs Josh Jacobs: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Davante Adams	Josh Jacobs
PPG (Half-PPR)	13.8	14.6
Games Played	14	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	193	219
Rushing Yards	0	929
Rush Yds/Game	0.0	61.9
Rushing TDs	0	13
Receptions	60	36
Receiving Yards	789	282
Targets	114	44
Total TDs	14	14
Age	33	28
Experience	11 yrs	6 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 11

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Josh Jacobs at 14.6 PPG, 0.8 points per game above Davante Adams's 13.8. 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 Davante Adams or Josh Jacobs in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Josh Jacobs has the edge at 14.6 PPG compared to Davante Adams's 13.8 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 Davante Adams and Josh Jacobs average in 2025?▾

Davante Adams averaged 13.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Josh Jacobs averaged 14.6 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 0.8 points per game.

Do Davante Adams and Josh Jacobs share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Davante Adams and Josh Jacobs share a Week 11 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.