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Updated August 16, 2026 from live stats

Harold Fannin Jr. vs Josh JacobsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

DraftCall Analytics

Start Josh Jacobs over Harold Fannin Jr. in 2026.

Josh Jacobs averaged 14.6 PPG in 2025 to Harold Fannin Jr.'s 9.4, a 5.2 point per game edge. They play different positions, so weigh the per-game edge against what your roster needs at RB and TE. Josh Jacobs is Tier 3 among running backs, Harold Fannin Jr. is Tier 2 among tight ends.

The Bottom Line

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Josh Jacobs (14.6 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Harold Fannin Jr. (9.4 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.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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TECleveland Browns#9

Harold Fannin Jr.

PPG

9.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

731

Rec TDs

Targets

107

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

Harold Fannin Jr.

Josh Jacobs

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9.4 PPG14.6 PPG

16 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Harold Fannin Jr.: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #9 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) TE is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Strong Starter) RB in most league formats.

Harold Fannin Jr. vs Josh Jacobs: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Harold Fannin Jr. (TE, Cleveland Browns) against Josh Jacobs (RB, Green Bay Packers) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Harold Fannin Jr. averaged 9.4 PPG in 2025 over 16 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

If you can acquire Josh Jacobs at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Harold Fannin Jr. is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Harold Fannin Jr. (age 22) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Josh Jacobs (age 28, 6 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Josh Jacobs outscored Harold Fannin Jr. by a projected 88 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Harold Fannin Jr. played 16 games in 2025 compared to Josh Jacobs's 15. That durability gap means Harold Fannin Jr. 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.
•Harold Fannin Jr. saw 107 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Harold Fannin Jr. is 6 years younger than Josh Jacobs (22 vs 28), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Harold Fannin Jr. vs Josh Jacobs: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Harold Fannin Jr.	Josh Jacobs
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.4	14.6
Games Played	16	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	150	219
Rushing Yards	13	929
Rush Yds/Game	0.8	61.9
Rushing TDs	1	13
Receptions	72	36
Receiving Yards	731	282
Targets	107	44
Total TDs	7	14
Age	22	28
Experience	-	6 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 11

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Josh Jacobs holds the PPG edge with solid output at 14.6 points per game. Harold Fannin Jr. averaged 9.4 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Harold Fannin Jr. or Josh Jacobs in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Josh Jacobs has the edge at 14.6 PPG compared to Harold Fannin Jr.'s 9.4 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 Harold Fannin Jr. and Josh Jacobs average in 2025?▾

Harold Fannin Jr. averaged 9.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Josh Jacobs averaged 14.6 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 5.2 points per game.

Do Harold Fannin Jr. and Josh Jacobs share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Harold Fannin Jr. and Josh Jacobs share a Week 11 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at tight end for that week.