Who Should I Start? Josh Jacobs or Kendre Miller


Week 1 Projections

Fant.
Pts.
Rush.
Yds.
Rush
TD
Rec. Rec.
Yds.
Rec
TD
15.3 68.3 0.7 2.1 16.8 0.1

Josh Jacobs News

Josh Jacobs Dealing With Groin Injury

Thursday, August 6, 8:27 AM

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs (groin) missed training camp practice on Thursday due to a groin injury, according to Matt Schneidman of The Athletic. However, Jacobs' injury is not believed to be anything overly concerning, so the starting RB might end up missing just a few days as a precaution. The Packers have every reason to play it safe with the 28-year-old in camp, especially since their backfield is a little thinner this year with Emanuel Wilson now in Seattle. Chris Brooks (hamstring) is also out with an injury, leaving oft-injured back MarShawn Lloyd to get more reps. Assuming full health from Jacobs going into the start of the 2026 season, the three-time Pro Bowler should be viewed as an RB2 in fantasy instead of a surefire RB1 as he heads into his eighth campaign (third with Green Bay). His grinding running style isn't a great match for a player nearing the dreaded 30-year-mark for RBs, and he averaged only 4.0 yards per carry while battling through a knee injury late last year to finish with 929 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns on 234 carries in 15 regular-season starts. You can't argue with Jacobs' 28 rushing TDs the last two seasons, but he's also not as explosive as the top options at his position.


Week 1 Projections

Fant.
Pts.
Rush.
Yds.
Rush
TD
Rec. Rec.
Yds.
Rec
TD
1.8 9.2 0.1 0.2 1.6 0.0

Kendre Miller News

Kendre Miller Dealing with Back Issue

Wednesday, August 5, 7:16 PM

New Orleans Saints running back Kendre Miller (back) has been limited in the last two practices due to a back issue. Head coach Kellen Moore said the problem was "something to keep an eye on" and not a major concern at this time. The former third-round pick has been plagued by injuries throughout his NFL career, with his most recent being a torn ACL in his left knee. Despite not being on the PUP list before camp, Miller is still dealing with issues, even if they are not a concern. Miller is behind Travis Etienne and Alvin Kamara on the depth chart and is battling second-year back Devin Neal for the third-string spot. Miller is not on the fantasy radar this season, though he has shown the ability to make a difference when healthy and given touches.


Josh Jacobs vs. Kendre Miller

Still trying to decide between Jacobs and Miller? 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 15.3 points this week while Kendre Miller is projected to score 1.8 points.