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Josh Jacobs or Kenneth GainwellWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Heads up: Josh Jacobs is listed out (personal) as of . The call below weighs season production, not this week's status.

Josh Jacobs is a Green Bay Packers running back who averaged 14.6 fantasy points per game across 15 games in 2025. Kenneth Gainwell is a Pittsburgh Steelers running back who averaged 10.9 fantasy points per game across 17 games in 2025. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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RBGreen Bay Packers#8 RB
Josh Jacobs
PPG
14.6
Games
15
Rush Yds
929
Rush TDs
13
Rec
36
Rec Yds
282
Bye
Week 11
RBPittsburgh Steelers#26 RB
Kenneth Gainwell
PPG
10.9
Games
17
Rush Yds
537
Rush TDs
5
Rec
73
Rec Yds
486
Bye
Week 9

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Josh Jacobs vs Kenneth Gainwell: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatJosh JacobsKenneth Gainwell
PPG (Half-PPR)14.610.9
Games Played1517
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)219185
Rushing Yards929537
Rush Yds/Game61.931.6
Rushing TDs135
Receptions3673
Receiving Yards282486
Targets4485
Total TDs148
Age2827
Experience6 yrs4 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 11Week 9

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Josh Jacobs or Kenneth Gainwell in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Josh Jacobs and Kenneth Gainwell is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Josh Jacobs averaged 14.6 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Kenneth Gainwell averaged 10.9.

Should I draft Josh Jacobs or Kenneth Gainwell in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Josh Jacobs averaged 14.6 fantasy points per game across 15 games in 2025, and Kenneth Gainwell averaged 10.9 across 17. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Josh Jacobs and Kenneth Gainwell average in 2025?▾

Josh Jacobs averaged 14.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Kenneth Gainwell averaged 10.9 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 3.7 points per game.

When are Josh Jacobs and Kenneth Gainwell's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Josh Jacobs (GB) has a bye in Week 11, and Kenneth Gainwell (PIT) has a bye in Week 9. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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