Aaron Jones · Josh Jacobs · 2026 week 2

Aaron Jones or Josh Jacobs?

Wondering who you should start this week — Aaron Jones or Josh Jacobs? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start Aaron JonesAaron Jones projects 2.6 PPR points clear of Josh Jacobs in week 2, drawing CHI — the 7th-ranked matchup for RBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 2Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Aaron Jones START @ CHI 14.0 7th · soft 10 1,677 Questionable
Josh Jacobs vs CAR 11.4 1st · soft 2,124 NA

RBs vs CHI recently: Chuba Hubbard 20.7 pts (W1).

RBs vs CAR recently: D'Andre Swift 31.4 pts (W1).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Josh Jacobs carries the higher trade value — 2,124 against 1,677 (a 21% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Josh Jacobs gets the most. Momentum: Aaron Jones +1256 and Josh Jacobs -2281 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.