Who Should I Start? Christian McCaffrey or Josh Jacobs

Friday, December 12, 7:25 PM

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (illness) was a full-go in practice on Friday and was removed from the Week 15 injury report, according to Cam Inman of the Bay Area News Group. McCaffrey is fully expected to play on Sunday against the visiting Tennessee Titans after he came down with an illness this week and was limited in practice on Thursday. CMC is an absolute must-start in Week 15 against the Titans, a team that allows 122.5 rushing yards per game. The 29-year-old comes into Week 15 action as the RB2 in half-PPR points on the year, thanks to 849 rushing yards and eight touchdowns on 237 carries. McCaffrey hasn't been that great on the ground, but where he excels is as a pass-catcher, as he leads all backs in catches (85), targets (107), receiving yards (806), and touchdowns (five), and it's not even close.

Friday, December 12, 5:21 PM

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs (knee) is officially questionable to play against the Denver Broncos on Sunday in Week 15. Jacobs suffered a knee injury in Week 11 against the New York Giants and was held out in Week 12 as a precaution. The 27-year-old only missed one game, though, and handled his normal workhorse role the last two weeks, with 37 rushing attempts for 169 yards and one touchdown on the ground. Jacobs' knee stiffened up on him on Sunday against the Chicago Bears, though, prompting him to undergo an MRI exam. Tests have thankfully turned up negative for any structural damage, but his status for Week 15 is in question. It creates a difficult decision for fantasy managers this weekend, especially since the Packers and Broncos square off in the late window on Sunday. Jacobs has been a must-start RB1 in fantasy in 2025 with 12 touchdowns in 12 games, but he could be at less than full strength against a Broncos defense that allows the second-fewest rushing yards per game (89). Emanuel Wilson is worth a speculative waiver-wire pickup in case Jacobs is ruled out entirely on Sunday.