Josh Jacobs or MarShawn Lloyd?
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 22 at 12:11 PM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Josh Jacobs
- Rest of season: Josh Jacobs — 6 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Josh Jacobs
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Josh Jacobs | MarShawn Lloyd | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 6 of 7 experts rank Josh Jacobs ahead · 1 rank MarShawn Lloyd ahead | RB19#16–#21edge | RB56#48–#63 |
| Week 7 | RB18#14–#27edge | RB46#41–#56 |
| Week 7 projection (PPR) | 12.8edge | 5.9 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 15 #53 overalledge | 4 #204 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +87 ranks · +922 val | -100 ranks · -398 val |
| Rostered | 93% | 58% |
| Bye | 11 | 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, Josh Jacobs or MarShawn Lloyd?
- Josh Jacobs. This week's consensus has Josh Jacobs at RB18 (range #14–#27) and MarShawn Lloyd at RB46 (range #41–#56). Projections: 12.8 vs 5.9 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Josh Jacobs or MarShawn Lloyd?
- Josh Jacobs. Rest-of-season consensus: Josh Jacobs RB19 (range #16–#21) vs MarShawn Lloyd RB56 (range #48–#63). 6 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Josh Jacobs ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Josh Jacobs for MarShawn Lloyd?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Josh Jacobs is ranked #53 overall and MarShawn Lloyd #204, 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.