Malik Nabers vs Josh Jacobs
2026 draft comparison · half-PPR
Updated Aug 9, 2026
Should you draft Malik Nabers or Josh Jacobs?
Last season — 2025, per game
Full game log & past seasons
| WK | OPP | FPTS | RANK | TGT | REC | YD | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | WAS | 9.6 | WR28 | 12 | 5 | 71 | 0 |
2 | DAL | 33.2 | WR2 | 13 | 9 | 167 | 2 |
3 | KC | 2.3 | WR88 | 7 | 2 | 13 | 0 |
4 | LAC | 3.0 | WR77 | 3 | 2 | 20 | 0 |
Earlier seasons (2024)
| WK | OPP | FPTS | RANK | TGT | REC | YD | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | MIN | 9.1 | WR32 | 7 | 5 | 66 | 0 |
2 | WAS | 23.7 | WR3 | 18 | 10 | 127 | 1 |
3 | CLE | 24.2 | WR3 | 12 | 8 | 78 | 2 |
4 | DAL | 17.1 | WR12 | 15 | 12 | 115 | 0 |
5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
7 | PHI | 6.1 | WR43 | 8 | 4 | 41 | 0 |
8 | PIT | 10.6 | WR38 | 13 | 7 | 71 | 0 |
9 | WAS | 10.4 | WR29 | 11 | 9 | 59 | 0 |
10 | CAR | 7.8 | WR30 | 10 | 6 | 50 | 0 |
11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
12 | TB | 9.4 | WR26 | 9 | 6 | 64 | 0 |
13 | DAL | 11.3 | WR28 | 13 | 8 | 69 | 0 |
14 | NO | 12.4 | WR25 | 10 | 5 | 79 | 0 |
15 | BAL | 19.2 | WR10 | 14 | 10 | 82 | 1 |
16 | ATL | 10.3 | WR32 | 14 | 7 | 68 | 0 |
17 | IND | 32.6 | WR2 | 8 | 7 | 171 | 2 |
18 | PHI | 14.9 | WR15 | 8 | 5 | 64 | 1 |
| 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 |
Latest takes
“There is plenty of uncertainty around Nabers and whether or not he will be his usual explosive self to start the season, but getting a WR of this caliber in the third round is the type of pick that can really make a difference down the stretch of the season if he is back to 100%.”
Kurt Mullen· Aug 7“I’m going to piggyback on my running back health statement above and avoid Malik Nabers at receiver.”
FantasyPros Staff· Aug 7“Only SEC WR besides Malik Nabers with 30+ missed tackles forced on receptions in a season over the past 5 years”
The FF Newsletter· Aug 6
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“This should lock him into the second option behind Malik Nabers”
Ellis Johnson· Aug 6“Add in the fact that Malik Nabers is recovering from a significant knee injury, and you can see why Dart is a pass.”
Frank Ammirante· Jul 27“Malik Nabers (WR – NYG): Down 4 spots to No. 44 A slow, steady bleed that’s now the longest-running faller trend over the last few weeks. Nabers has slipped roughly 14 spots since we first flagged him in late June for missing mandatory minicamp during a lengthy ACL and meniscus rehab.”
FantasyPros Staff· Jul 24“Malik Nabers, CeeDee Lamb, and Justin Jefferson all have similar LTV scores in the same range as Love’s.”
Jonathan Lange· Jul 21“This dip will only increase when Malik Nabers heads to the physically unable to perform (PUP) list at the start of training camp. Latest reports suggest it could be Week 5 or 6 before Nabers is back to full health.”
Tom Strachan· Jul 20“Nabers could miss the start of the year and might not be 100% until 2027, making him a massive risk to draft as a top-12 wide receiver.”
Mike Fanelli· Jul 20“The Giants know what they have in a healthy Nabers, and they know what they have in his absence. If available, he'll be a main focus and favorite target for second-year quarterback Jaxson Dart, and if he's not, then he won't.”
Ely Allen· Jul 13“Malik Nabers and Tucker Kraft finish outside WR50 and TE20, respectively. Nabers is still way too expensive at WR 17, but he's coming off reconstructive knee surgery, and even Nabers admitted to ESPN's Adam Schefter that week one sounds "a little ambitious."”
FantasyPros Staff· Jul 2“Is Malik Nabers worth your entire FAAB budget in a chopped league? Unfortunately, Malik Nabers suffered a season-ending injury just four days after this post.”
Colt Williams· Jul 1“Malik Nabers is targeting a Week 1 return after undergoing a cleanup procedure on the knee he previously had surgery on for a torn ACL and a full meniscus repair.”
Josh Shepardson· Jul 1“After an electric rookie season, Nabers' sophomore season was cut short with a severe ACL tear. Although Nabers should be close to fully back, he has had some setbacks and a cleanup procedure this offseason.”
Ellis Johnson· Jun 29“The Giants don't project to pass a lot this season under Harbaugh and new offensive coordinator Matt Nagy. The Giants also added several pieces around Nabers, including tight end Isaiah Likely to one of the biggest contracts in history for a tight end, along with veteran receivers Darnell Mooney and Calvin Austin.”
Michael Moore· Jun 24
“Josh Jacobs (RB – GB) Going as the RB14, 21st overall, Jacobs is projected for 289 carries, 1,161 rushing yards, and 12 rushing touchdowns, plus another 36 catches and roughly one receiving touchdown. Health was the story that took some shine off last season, as a knee bruise and thigh injury limited him over the second half.”
FantasyPros Staff· Aug 8“Josh Jacobs was involved in an offseason domestic incident that is reportedly still under investigation, though no charges have been filed.”
Curtis Hirsch· Aug 5“Round 6: Josh Jacobs (RB – GB) I’m a bit skeptical of Josh Jacobs because of his off-the-field issues, but if he’s on the field, he’ll get plenty of carries and catch around 40 passes.”
Richard Janvrin· Aug 5
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“1 | Diff: +5 Josh Jacobs has been the RB8 and RB9 in fantasy points per game during his two seasons in Green Bay.”
FantasyPros Staff· Aug 5“31 10 21 James Cook 13 5 8 Josh Jacobs 7 15 -8 Saquon Barkley 2 13 -11 Bucky Irving 10 33 -23 In past years, so many top RBs have gotten hurt that the Zero (or hero) RB draft strategies have become popular.”
Jordan Pullett· Jul 29“Running Back For the RB1 cutoff, one analyst goes as deep as Josh Jacobs around RB15, while the other draws the line one tier earlier at Derrick Henry.”
FantasyPros Staff· Jul 25“Josh Jacobs (RB – GB) Josh Jacobs finds himself in a similar situation to Saquon Barkley, but for very different reasons. Unlike Barkley, who has a new offensive coordinator and is on a team primed to bounce back from top to bottom, Jacobs finds himself in a very similar situation to last season.”
Ellis Johnson· Jul 17“The swift decline in Josh Jacobs' market value has everything to do with the legal cloud hanging over him. He was arrested in late May on domestic violence allegations. While he was later released, prosecutors say the investigation is still ongoing.”
Wolf Trelles-Heard· Jun 24“With starting running back Josh Jacobs entering his age-28 stride, and also being the alleged perpetrator of domestic violence, Lloyd may finally get a shot to play meaningful snaps for the Packers.”
Edward DeLauter· Jun 23“Josh Jacobs might be the biggest value in early fantasy football drafts. Despite finishing as a productive fantasy back last season, Jacobs is currently being drafted outside the top 12 running backs in many formats. The case is simple: Green Bay trusts Jacobs near the goal line, he remains heavily involved as an early-down runner, and his receiving floor is underrated.”
FantasyPros Staff· May 10“Josh Jacobs at 299 [college touches] is one of only two other backs who had fewer than 400 college touches and were first-round picks.”
Rich Hribar· Apr 24“Josh Jacobs' legal situation makes things a bit cloudy for the upcoming season, but it's never a bad thing to stockpile running backs.”
Kurt Blakeway· Jul 10“Jacobs will be subject to the league's personal conduct policy and will likely face a suspension ahead of the 2026 season, pending the league's internal investigation.”
Jonathan Comeaux· May 26“Jacobs' attorneys announced that their client "vehemently denies" the allegations against him: "Josh vehemently denies the allegations, and this matter is in the early stages of investigation with important evidence that has not yet been made public."”
Jonathan Comeaux· May 26“Jacobs turned himself in to the Hobart-Lawrence Police Department in Wisconsin after the incident occurred on Saturday, May 23.”
Jonathan Comeaux· May 26