Emanuel Wilson vs Samaje Perine
Two running backs fantasy managers weigh against each other for 2026. Here is the head-to-head on projections, expert consensus, ADP and usage, with our Clutch Score verdict on who to draft.
Who to draft
Slight lean · 56% confident
Emanuel Wilson- More points per game: 5.6 vs 5.2
- More opportunity: 30% snap share, 26 red-zone touches
- Better positional rank: RB48 vs RB55
Samaje Perine carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Emanuel Wilson and Samaje Perine are a common 2026 draft-day decision at running back. Samaje Perine holds the edge in expert consensus (RB72 to RB73). The 2026 projections give a modest edge: Samaje Perine at 70 PPR points (4.1 per game) versus Emanuel Wilson at 57.
Last season Emanuel Wilson carried the heavier workload (30% snap share, 142 touches to Samaje Perine's 105), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Emanuel Wilson is the younger option (age 27), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. For a 2026 redraft, Emanuel Wilson is the narrow pick on the bigger workload and more room to grow. Samaje Perine carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Head-to-head
| Stat | Wilson | Perine |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 57 | 70 |
| Points / game | 5.6 | 5.2 |
| Games played | 17 | 15 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #252 | #249 |
| ADP | 250 | - |
| Positional rank | RB48 | RB55 |
| Snap share | 30% | 34% |
| Red-zone touches | 26 | 16 |
| Age | 27 | 30 |
| Bye week | 11 | 6 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Emanuel Wilson or Samaje Perine.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Emanuel Wilson or Samaje Perine in 2026?
Emanuel Wilson is a slight lean over Samaje Perine for 2026, on the bigger workload and more room to grow. Samaje Perine carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Who is projected to score more, Emanuel Wilson or Samaje Perine?
Samaje Perine carries the higher 2026 projection at 70 PPR points (4.1 per game), compared with 57 for Emanuel Wilson.
Who is ranked higher, Emanuel Wilson or Samaje Perine?
Expert consensus ranks Samaje Perine (RB72) ahead of Emanuel Wilson (RB73) for 2026.
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