Jonathan Taylor or Josh Jacobs: Who should I draft in 2025?

When you're looking for an elite running back in your 2025 fantasy football league, you may end up having to choose between Jonathan Taylor or Josh Jacobs. Which player would Basement Brewed Fantasy Football recommend you draft? Let's go through the details to find out.

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Current ADP

Courtesy of FantasyPros, as of article publish date.

• Jonathan Taylor: 20.0 (RB9)

• Josh Jacobs: 17.2 (RB8)

Historical Player Data

	Jonathan Taylor	Josh Jacobs
Floor (75% of games)	11+ PPR points	13+ PPR points
Median (50% of games)	17+ PPR points	21+ PPR points
Ceiling (25% of games)	21+ PPR points	24+ PPR points
Through the Roof (Top 10% of games)	27+ PPR points	25+ PPR points

Would I take Jonathan Taylor or Josh Jacobs?

While the numbers come out in favor of Josh Jacobs, there's just enough wear and tear concerns that make me lean towards Jonathan Taylor, who, when healthy, is a workhorse in his own right.

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