Josh Jacobs · Kyren Williams · 2026 week 2

Josh Jacobs or Kyren Williams?

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

Start Kyren WilliamsKyren Williams projects 5.6 PPR points clear of Josh Jacobs in week 2, drawing NYG — the 14th-ranked matchup for RBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 2Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Josh Jacobs vs CAR 11.4 1st · soft 2,124 NA
Kyren Williams START vs NYG 17.0 14th 15.5 4,741 healthy

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

RBs vs NYG recently: Javonte Williams 19.2 pts (W1).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Kyren Williams carries the higher trade value — 4,741 against 2,124 (a 55% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Kyren Williams gets the most. Momentum: Josh Jacobs -2281 and Kyren Williams -133 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.