Who Should I Start? Josh Jacobs or Jaylen Waddle


Week 9 Projections

Fant.
Pts.
Rush.
Yds.
Rush
TD
Rec. Rec.
Yds.
Rec
TD
15.4 51.6 0.5 3.4 23.7 0.2

Josh Jacobs News

Josh Jacobs Not Worried About Missing Further Time

Wednesday, November 4, 12:36 PM

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs said on Wednesday that he is not worried about missing more time following recent allegations surrounding his domestic-violence case, according to Matt Schneidman of The Athletic. "With all the evidence that we have and that they have, at this point it's not one of those things where I'm sitting back on my hands like, 'OK, am I gonna play this week?' It's really just up to them to make their final decision, but I'm not worried about feeling like I'ma miss any more time than I already have," Jacobs said. Head coach Matt LaFleur also said on Monday that the Packers are aware of the prior physical-abuse allegations involving Jacobs and expect him to stay with the team moving forward. The 28-year-old missed the first six games of the season while on the commissioner's exempt list after he was charged with two misdemeanors in late August, which stemmed from his arrest in May for a domestic incident. The NFL could elect to put Jacobs back on the exempt list, but unless that happens, he will move forward as their unquestioned lead back. The three-time Pro Bowler has rewarded the fantasy managers who have held him all year, scoring three touchdowns (one rushing, two receiving) in his first two games, although he is averaging only 2.3 yards per carry on 32 rushing attempts. Jacobs is a must-start fantasy RB for the Packers' Week 9 matchup against the New England Patriots.


Week 9 Projections

Fant.
Pts.
Rush.
Yds.
Rush
TD
Rec. Rec.
Yds.
Rec
TD
11.7 1.4 0.0 4.3 54.2 0.3

Jaylen Waddle News

Jaylen Waddle Full Participant in Practice with Broncos Wednesday

Wednesday, November 4, 6:05 PM

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (chest) was a full participant in practice on Wednesday, despite dealing with a chest issue, according to Zac Stevens of DNVR Broncos. Denver's official injury report for Wednesday confirms his status. Quarterback Bo Nix noted on Wednesday that Waddle is getting "more and more comfortable" in Denver's offense and that he is playing with "confidence." Waddle has played in all eight of Denver's games in 2026 thus far and has recorded 29 receptions for 315 yards and two touchdowns.


Josh Jacobs vs. Jaylen Waddle

Still trying to decide between Jacobs and Waddle? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Josh Jacobs is projected to score 15.4 points this week while Jaylen Waddle is projected to score 11.7 points.