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Josh Jacobs vs Quentin JohnstonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

DraftCall Analytics

Start Josh Jacobs over Quentin Johnston in 2026.

Josh Jacobs averaged 14.6 PPG in 2025 to Quentin Johnston's 11.2, a 3.4 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, Quentin Johnston is Tier 3 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. Quentin Johnston (11.2 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.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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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

WRLos Angeles Chargers#18

Quentin Johnston

PPG

11.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

735

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Josh Jacobs

Quentin Johnston

Head to Head

14.6 PPG11.2 PPG

15 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Josh Jacobs: Tier 3 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #8 at the position). Quentin Johnston: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #18 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 3 (Strong Starter) RB is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR in most league formats.

Josh Jacobs vs Quentin Johnston: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Josh Jacobs (RB, Green Bay Packers) against Quentin Johnston (WR, Los Angeles Chargers) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Josh Jacobs averaged 14.6 PPG in 2025 over 15 games, while Quentin Johnston posted 11.2 PPG across 13 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.

Josh Jacobs has his bye in Week 11, Quentin Johnston in Week 7. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Josh Jacobs is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Quentin Johnston 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. Quentin Johnston (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Josh Jacobs outscored Quentin Johnston by a projected 58 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Josh Jacobs played 15 games in 2025 compared to Quentin Johnston's 13. That durability gap means Josh Jacobs 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.
•Quentin Johnston caught 51 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.
•Quentin Johnston is 4 years younger than Josh Jacobs (24 vs 28), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Josh Jacobs vs Quentin Johnston: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Josh Jacobs	Quentin Johnston
PPG (Half-PPR)	14.6	11.2
Games Played	15	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	219	146
Rushing Yards	929	7
Rush Yds/Game	61.9	0.5
Rushing TDs	13	0
Receptions	36	51
Receiving Yards	282	735
Targets	44	84
Total TDs	14	8
Age	28	24
Experience	6 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 7

Summary

14.6 PPG for Josh Jacobs versus 11.2 for Quentin Johnston 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 Quentin Johnston in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Josh Jacobs has the edge at 14.6 PPG compared to Quentin Johnston's 11.2 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 Quentin Johnston average in 2025?▾

Josh Jacobs averaged 14.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Quentin Johnston averaged 11.2 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 3.4 points per game.

When are Josh Jacobs and Quentin Johnston's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Josh Jacobs (GB) has a bye in Week 11, and Quentin Johnston (LAC) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.