Josh Jacobs or Saquon Barkley Week 10 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Fantasy football projections for RBs ahead of MNF clash

Josh Jacobs and Saquon Barkley are set to battle it out in primetime. However, all week long, the two have been locked in a competition to win your favor on your fantasy football squad. After a week of puzzlement, it's come down to this. Luckily, for those on the fence, Sportskeeda is here.

Without further ado, here's a look at Jacobs and Barkley and a decision you can use as the tie-breaker.

Is Josh Jacobs a good fantasy pick in Week 10?

Josh Jacobs at Carolina Panthers v Green Bay Packers - NFL 2025 - Source: Getty

According to Sportskeeda's Who Should I Start Tool, Josh Jacobs is a quality option in Week 10. The back is projected to produce 74.4 yards with a 70% chance of a touchdown on the ground. He is also in line to earn about three catches for 22.6 receiving yards.

Jacobs is an RB1 candidate this week, but in a matchup against Saquon Barkley, any fantasy football manager would be right to pause before starting them. Jacobs is a quality option, but let's take a look at Jalen Hurts' running back first.

Is Saquon Barkley a good fantasy pick in Week 10?

Saquon Barkley at New York Giants at Philadelphia Eagles - Source: Imagn

Saquon Barkley is much more mortal in 2025 than he was in 2024. However, he showed a flash of his 2024 self in his last sighting. Sportskeeda's Who Should I Start Tool expects a performance that will be far from disappointing to many managers.

The running back is projected to earn 83.2 yards with a 50% chance of scoring a touchdown on the ground. Barkley is a multi-talented back, and will prove it with about three catches for 20.4 yards with a 10% chance of a receiving touchdown. Barkley and Jacobs are solid options, but only one back can get the nod.

Should I start Josh Jacobs or Saquon Barkley in Week 10 fantasy football?

Barkley or Jacobs - Sportskeeda's Who Should I Start Tool

Saquon Barkley and Josh Jacobs are in line to be productive. However, Barkley is projected to earn 17.4 points compared to Jacobs' 16.7 points. As such, by a narrow 0.7-point margin, Barkley gets the nod.

The Green Bay Packers lost to the Philadelphia Eagles by a 12-point margin in the playoffs at the end of the 2024 season, setting the stage for another potential similar result. Jordan Love threw three interceptions in the contest. If he does it again, it sets the stage for a big night for Barkley.