Josh Jacobs vs Emeka Egbuka
2026 draft comparison · half-PPR
Updated Sep 5, 2026
Should you draft Josh Jacobs or Emeka Egbuka?
Last season — 2025, per game
Full game log & past seasons
| WK | OPP | FPTS | RANK | ATT | YD | TD | TGT | REC | RYD | RTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | DET | 13.5 | RB14 | 19 | 66 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
2 | WAS | 14.4 | RB17 | 23 | 84 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3 | CLE | 9.9 | RB23 | 16 | 30 | 0 | 9 | 5 | 44 | 0 |
4 | DAL | 29.7 | RB2 | 22 | 86 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 71 | 0 |
5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
6 | CIN | 29.5 | RB4 | 18 | 93 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 57 | 0 |
7 | ARI | 18.3 | RB7 | 13 | 55 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
8 | PIT | 12.0 | RB19 | 13 | 33 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 0 |
9 | CAR | 18.0 | RB4 | 17 | 87 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 13 | 0 |
10 | PHI | 17.2 | RB9 | 21 | 74 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 33 | 0 |
11 | NYG | 4.0 | RB45 | 7 | 40 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
13 | DET | 9.6 | RB31 | 17 | 83 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
14 | CHI | 16.2 | RB11 | 20 | 86 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
15 | DEN | 22.2 | RB6 | 12 | 73 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 19 | 1 |
16 | CHI | 3.8 | RB54 | 12 | 36 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 0 |
17 | BAL | 0.8 | RB67 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Earlier seasons (2024)
| WK | OPP | FPTS | RANK | ATT | YD | TD | TGT | REC | RYD | RTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | PHI | 11.4 | RB26 | 16 | 84 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 20 | 0 |
2 | IND | 13.1 | RB22 | 32 | 151 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3 | TEN | 5.3 | RB44 | 14 | 43 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
4 | MIN | 9.8 | RB25 | 9 | 51 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 27 | 0 |
5 | LAR | 15.9 | RB8 | 19 | 73 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
6 | ARI | 10.5 | RB23 | 18 | 62 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 28 | 0 |
7 | HOU | 17.7 | RB14 | 12 | 76 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 16 | 1 |
8 | JAX | 25.0 | RB2 | 25 | 127 | 2 | 2 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
9 | DET | 11.8 | RB21 | 13 | 95 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 0 |
10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
11 | CHI | 21.4 | RB5 | 18 | 76 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 58 | 0 |
12 | SF | 28.6 | RB2 | 26 | 106 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
13 | MIA | 19.7 | RB6 | 19 | 43 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 74 | 0 |
14 | DET | 24.6 | RB3 | 18 | 66 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
15 | SEA | 19.6 | RB6 | 26 | 94 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 42 | 0 |
16 | NO | 18.7 | RB14 | 13 | 69 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 38 | 0 |
17 | MIN | 10.9 | RB15 | 17 | 69 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
18 | CHI | 11.1 | RB19 | 6 | 44 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| WK | OPP | FPTS | RANK | TGT | REC | YD | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | ATL | 21.6 | WR3 | 6 | 4 | 67 | 2 |
2 | HOU | 10.9 | WR32 | 7 | 4 | 29 | 1 |
3 | NYJ | 11.5 | WR26 | 8 | 6 | 85 | 0 |
4 | PHI | 18.1 | WR8 | 10 | 4 | 101 | 1 |
5 | SEA | 27.8 | WR1 | 7 | 7 | 163 | 1 |
6 | SF | 3.4 | WR69 | 4 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
7 | DET | 7.8 | WR34 | 12 | 4 | 58 | 0 |
8 | NO | 5.0 | WR55 | 9 | 3 | 35 | 0 |
9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
10 | NE | 20.5 | WR4 | 13 | 6 | 115 | 1 |
11 | BUF | 6.5 | WR44 | 9 | 5 | 40 | 0 |
12 | LAR | 4.7 | WR51 | 8 | 3 | 32 | 0 |
13 | ARI | 6.2 | WR43 | 8 | 4 | 42 | 0 |
14 | NO | 2.5 | WR76 | 9 | 2 | 15 | 0 |
15 | ATL | 8.4 | WR38 | 7 | 4 | 64 | 0 |
16 | CAR | 4.5 | WR66 | 2 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
17 | MIA | 3.5 | WR72 | 5 | 3 | 20 | 0 |
18 | CAR | 1.3 | WR89 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
Latest takes
“The legal situation swirling around Josh Jacobs will definitely put a crimp into the plans of how the Packers operate, forcing oft-injured MarShawn Lloyd to become the de facto top running back instead.”
Evan Tarracciano· Sep 4“If you’re drafting Josh Jacobs this year, Lloyd should be a priority for you.”
FantasyPros Staff· Sep 3“– Derek Brown MarShawn Lloyd looks primed to enter the NFL season as the Packers’ workhorse back with Josh Jacobs on the commissioner-exempt list.”
FantasyPros Staff· Sep 3
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“The only player in the past five seasons to lead the league in rushing on a team that had a losing record was Josh Jacobs .”
Curtis Hirsch· Sep 2“Josh Jacobs was placed on the Commissioner's Exempt List, and his availability is unknown.”
Curtis Hirsch· Aug 31“(Hat tip to Nathan Jahnke of PFF (@FFNateJahnke ) for the snap and usage data.) Fantasy Football Research & Advice Fantasy Football Expert Rankings 2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit AI Fantasy Football Tools 13 NFL Preseason Week 3 Takeaways Reassessing the Green Bay Backfield Let’s start with the Packers’ running backs, since the placement of RB Josh Jacobs on the NFL’s commissioner-exempt list was the biggest news from the league’s roster cutdown day on Sunday.”
Pat Fitzmaurice· Aug 31“Fantasy Football Research & Advice Fantasy Football Expert Rankings 2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer Fantasy Football Risers & Fallers Take the case of Josh Jacobs .”
Evan Tarracciano· Aug 31“Josh Jacobs ‘ 2026 outlook is murky at best right now, with a possible suspension looming.”
FantasyPros Staff· Aug 28“I would have gone with Jacobs here personally. If he plays, which is a big if at this point, I see Jacobs as a locked-in top-10 option at the position.”
Parker Hagen· Aug 27“Josh Jacobs is one of the easiest running backs to target on Fantrax if he slips to his ADP of 40. At a 32 ADP on FantasyPros, that is eight picks later than other sites. Jacobs has already demonstrated a high-end fantasy ceiling and a true workhorse role in Green Bay.”
Ryan Kirksey· Aug 24“Round 14: MarShawn Lloyd (RB – GB) A possible Josh Jacobs suspension looms, so why not snag his backup just in case?”
Richard Janvrin· Aug 22“Round 13: MarShawn Lloyd (RB – GB) Josh Jacobs could still be suspended by the NFL, allowing MarShawn Lloyd a chance to get on the field.”
Richard Janvrin· Aug 22“Lloyd rattled off the following numbers in 11 games in his final collegiate season at USC in 2023: 10.5 rush attempts per game 74.2 rushing yards per game 7.1 yards per carry 3.97 yards after contact per attempt (YCO/A) 9 rushing touchdowns 1.6 targets per game 0.09 TPRR 1.2 receptions per game 21.1 receiving yards per game 1.22 YPRR Lloyd is a dynamic player when healthy and should be Josh Jacobs ‘ primary backup running back.”
Josh Shepardson· Aug 19“RB expected to be sidelined at least one week HC Matt LaFleur on Josh Jacobs : "He's gonna be out for at least this week." ( Packers.com - Wes Hodkiewicz ) FF Today's Take: Jacobs reportedly injured his groin on Monday or Tuesday.”
FFToday· Aug 12“If healthy, Jacobs has a top-5 fantasy ceiling. But as the 28-year-old continues to pile up volume and small injuries, fantasy managers should be wary of the production tapering off.”
FantasyPros Staff· Aug 11
“Players like Jaylen Warren , Terry McLaurin , Rico Dowdle , Rashee Rice , Jameson Williams , Emeka Egbuka , Quentin Johnston , and Kyle Pitts can all become interesting depending on where they are still available in your draft.”
Brooke Morgan· Sep 4“Brown NE WR7 7 40 16 6 6 15 2 Drake London ATL WR8 8 31 17 5 4 16 2 De’Von Achane MIA RB8 10 42 18 6 -4 17 2 Nico Collins HOU WR9 9 32 19 4 6 18 2 Omarion Hampton LAC RB9 9 42 19 6 -3 19 2 Kenneth Walker III KC RB10 9 46 19 8 -2 20 2 Brock Bowers LV TE1 10 66 20 8 2 21 2 Derrick Henry BAL RB11 11 37 21 6 -3 22 2 George Pickens DAL WR10 10 40 23 6 2 23 3 Ashton Jeanty LV RB12 5 52 24 8 -7 24 3 Chris Olave NO WR11 11 38 24 6 2 25 3 Trey McBride ARI TE2 12 61 25 8 0 26 3 Malik Nabers NYG WR12 11 47 28 8 3 27 3 DeVonta Smith PHI WR13 9 43 29 6 5 28 3 Josh Allen BUF QB1 20 47 29 6 -7 29 3 Rashee Rice KC WR14 11 53 32 9 4 30 3 Zay Flowers BAL WR15 20 49 33 7 4 31 3 Kyren Williams LAR RB13 16 55 33 8 -4 32 3 Javonte Williams DAL RB14 17 55 36 7 -2 33 3 Tee Higgins CIN WR16 21 50 37 6 5 34 3 Breece Hall NYJ RB15 23 55 37 7 -3 35 3 Jaylen Waddle DEN WR17 26 58 38 7 10 36 3 Ladd McConkey LAC WR18 19 57 38 7 5 37 3 Lamar Jackson BAL QB2 24 75 38 12 -1 38 3 Tetairoa McMillan CAR WR19 24 54 38 6 1 39 3 Garrett Wilson NYJ WR20 19 61 39 7 4 40 3 Colston Loveland CHI TE3 22 84 39 11 0 41 3 Jeremiyah Love ARI RB16 24 60 39 8 -13 42 3 Emeka Egbuka TB WR21 15 63 40 8 0 43 4 Travis Etienne Jr.”
FantasyPros Staff· Sep 3“Doctors’ orders: AVOID Emeka Egbuka | WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers For a wide receiver, the big toe is more important than you might think Emeka Egbuka ‘s toe injury might not sound particularly concerning at first glance.”
Maddox McCloud· Sep 2
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“Round 7: Emeka Egbuka (WR – TB) While he’ll compete with Chris Godwin for targets, Emeka Egbuka is who I’d consider to be the No.”
Richard Janvrin· Aug 22“Dealing with a real toe injury that sounds like it could cost him a game or two, Egbuka still carries real conviction given his hot start to last season, when he was producing at a top-three receiver pace through his first five games at just 22 years old before a hamstring injury and a chaotic overall offensive situation derailed the rest of his year.”
FantasyPros Staff· Aug 22“Wide Receivers Emeka Egbuka (WR – TB) I’m hardly alone in expressing my optimism for a breakout campaign from Emeka Egbuka.”
Evan Tarracciano· Aug 19“Take Emeka Egbuka , for example. His hot start last season will prove difficult to replicate. He plays 3 top-5 defenses against fantasy wideouts in the first 3 weeks of the season.”
Joe Harris· Aug 18“If health holds, his profile projects closer to a WR1 finish than his WR22 price tag suggests.” – Jacob Piccolo ( TrueRGM ) Emeka Egbuka (WR – TB) “ Emeka Egbuka already showed us that he has the ability to produce in the most elite way.”
FantasyPros Staff· Aug 11“Emeka Egbuka (WR – TB) offers real top-five receiver upside if his hot start from last season extends across a full year, positioned as his team’s clear top receiver under a new offensive coordinator as long as the starting quarterback stays healthy.”
FantasyPros Staff· Aug 10“While fantasy players should be excited about Emeka Egbuka , don’t forget about McMillan. Unfortunately, the former Washington star only played in the final four contests last season because of injury, averaging 7.5 PPR fantasy points per game.”
Mike Fanelli· Aug 9“Lastly, if you’re here from Reddit/X/somewhere else, make sure you subscribe to get this newsletter via email every week! Subscribe now Without further ado, enjoy this week’s content👇 and enjoy the game 🏈 Analysis & Hype The only other 5-star-recruit WRs drafted in Round 1 since 2020, besides Emeka Egbuka :”
The FF Newsletter· Aug 6“Emeka Egbuka (WR – TB) Emeka Egbuka had a 23.5% target share last season, which led the Buccaneers”
Richard Janvrin· Aug 6“While fantasy players should be excited about Emeka Egbuka , don’t forget about McMillan”
Mike Fanelli· Aug 6“With Mike Evans gone, Egbuka is positioned for a much larger role in Zac Robinson’s offense. He is one of the more appealing second-year breakout WR candidates in fantasy football.”
FantasyPros Staff· Jul 28“For WR2, the lines are Terry McLaurin and Emeka Egbuka.”
FantasyPros Staff· Jul 25