Emmett Johnson or Josh Jacobs?
Who to start in Week 7, who is better for the rest of the season, and who carries more trade value — from the FantasyPros expert consensus and the LeagueLogs Market Index.
Week 7 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 23 at 6:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Josh Jacobs
- Rest of season: Josh Jacobs — 8 of 8 experts
- Trade value: Josh Jacobs
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Emmett Johnson | Josh Jacobs | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 8 experts rank Emmett Johnson ahead · 8 rank Josh Jacobs ahead | RB44#41–#47 | RB19#16–#20edge |
| Week 7 | RB52#49–#57 | RB20#16–#46edge |
| Week 7 projection (PPR) | 4.1 | 12.7edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 5 #175 overall | 16 #50 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -5 ranks · -15 val | +90 ranks · +1003 val |
| Rostered | 21% | 93% |
| Bye | 5 | 11 |
| Status | No injury designation | No injury designation |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Who should I start in Week 7, Emmett Johnson or Josh Jacobs?
- Josh Jacobs. This week's consensus has Emmett Johnson at RB52 (range #49–#57) and Josh Jacobs at RB20 (range #16–#46). Projections: 4.1 vs 12.7 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Emmett Johnson or Josh Jacobs?
- Josh Jacobs. Rest-of-season consensus: Emmett Johnson RB44 (range #41–#47) vs Josh Jacobs RB19 (range #16–#20). 8 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Josh Jacobs ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Emmett Johnson for Josh Jacobs?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Emmett Johnson is ranked #175 overall and Josh Jacobs #50, so Josh Jacobs carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.