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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Aaron Rodgers vs Jalen Hurts

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Jalen Hurts is the better fantasy play this season.

Jalen Hurts is the better play on a neutral week. 18.8 PPG with 3,645 yards gives a reliable baseline. Aaron Rodgers at 14.2 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Jalen Hurts higher, but do not fade Aaron Rodgers entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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QBPittsburgh Steelers#25

Aaron Rodgers

PPG

14.2

Games

Pass Yds

3,322

Pass TDs

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 5

QBPhiladelphia Eagles#7PPG LEADER

Jalen Hurts

PPG

18.8

Games

Pass Yds

3,224

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

421

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 9

The Edge Chart

Aaron Rodgers

Jalen Hurts

Head to Head

14.2 PPG18.8 PPG

16 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 9

Fantasy Tiers

Aaron Rodgers: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) QB (ranked #25 at the position). Jalen Hurts: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) QB (ranked #7 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Aaron Rodgers is producing at 65% of elite pace and Jalen Hurts at 85%. That ranking gap means Jalen Hurts carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Aaron Rodgers vs Jalen Hurts: Who Should You Start?

Deciding between Aaron Rodgers and Jalen Hurts is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback put up 14.2 PPG in 2025 over 16 games; Jalen Hurts of the Philadelphia Eagles averaged 18.8 in 16. A 4.6-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 4.6 points favors Jalen Hurts, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one quarterback to the other.

Jalen Hurts offers meaningful rushing upside with 421 yards on the ground in 2025, which separates his floor from a pocket passer like Aaron Rodgers (3322 passing yards, 24 touchdowns). In games where the passing matchup looks ugly, that rushing production can be the entire difference on a start/sit call.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Aaron Rodgers sits Week 5 while Jalen Hurts is off Week 9. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Jalen Hurts is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Aaron Rodgers is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Aaron Rodgers (age 42) is on the back end of his prime. Strong now, but dynasty value declines year over year. Jalen Hurts (age 27) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons.

Did You Know?

•Jalen Hurts outscored Aaron Rodgers by a projected 78 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jalen Hurts scored 33 total touchdowns in 2025 (2.1 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.
•Jalen Hurts added 421 rushing yards in 2025, which historically correlates with a higher fantasy floor in bad passing matchups.
•Jalen Hurts is 15 years younger than Aaron Rodgers (27 vs 42), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatRodgersHurts

PPG (Half-PPR)14.218.8

Games Played1616

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)227301

Passing Yards3,3223,224

Passing TDs2425

Pass Yds/Game207.6201.5

Rushing Yards61421

Rushing TDs18

Total TDs2533

TDs/Game1.62.1

Age4227

Experience20 yrs5 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 5Week 9

Summary

18.8 PPG for Jalen Hurts versus 14.2 for Aaron Rodgers in 2025. The baseline favors Jalen Hurts, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Aaron Rodgers or Jalen Hurts in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jalen Hurts has the edge at 18.8 PPG compared to Aaron Rodgers's 14.2 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Aaron Rodgers and Jalen Hurts average in 2025?▾

Aaron Rodgers averaged 14.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Jalen Hurts averaged 18.8 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 4.6 points per game.

When are Aaron Rodgers and Jalen Hurts's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Aaron Rodgers (PIT) has a bye in Week 5, and Jalen Hurts (PHI) has a bye in Week 9. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Aaron Rodgers or Jalen Hurts a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Jalen Hurts outscored Aaron Rodgers by 4.6 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.