Jahmyr GibbsorJosh Jacobs?

Week 8 start/sit decision, running back versus running back.

Our call

Start Jahmyr Gibbs

Jahmyr Gibbs outscores Josh Jacobs in 57% of simulations.

Josh Jacobs still comes out ahead in the other 43%, so Jahmyr Gibbs is the better bet, not a sure thing. Jahmyr Gibbs projects 3.4 half-PPR points ahead in Week 8. Josh Jacobs has the better matchup against the Carolina Panthers (21% more than average to RBs); Jahmyr Gibbs faces the Minnesota Vikings (16% fewer than average to RBs). Jahmyr Gibbs still wins more often despite that.

Range of outcomes, half-PPR

Jahmyr Gibbs
Floor
7.8
Median
18.4
Ceiling
36.4
Big game (20+):
44%
Dud (under 6):
6%
Josh Jacobs
Floor
6.5
Median
15.3
Ceiling
29.9
Big game (20+):
32%
Dud (under 6):
8%

Each week is simulated thousands of times from the projection and the player’s usual week-to-week swing. Floor and ceiling are the 10th and 90th percentile: 8 weeks in 10 land between them.

StatJahmyr GibbsRB, DET, Sun, Nov 1, 1:00 p.m. ETJosh JacobsRB, GB, Thu, Oct 29, 8:15 p.m. ET
Half-PPR projection20.417.0
PPR projection22.618.5
Standard projection18.215.4
Rank this weekRB1RB4
Matchupvs MINvs CAR
InjuryNoneNone
2026 points per game25.817.6
Last season per game19.314.6
Snap share, last game90%52%
Trade value10040