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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Brock Purdy vs Bryce Young

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Brock Purdy is the better fantasy play this season.

Brock Purdy is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 19.7 PPG and 2,314 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Bryce Young (13.6 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Brock Purdy as the starter and Bryce Young as depth.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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QBSan Francisco 49ers#6PPG LEADER

Brock Purdy

PPG

19.7

Games

Pass Yds

2,167

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

147

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 14

QBCarolina Panthers#28

Bryce Young

PPG

13.6

Games

Pass Yds

3,011

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

216

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Brock Purdy

Bryce Young

Head to Head

19.7 PPG13.6 PPG

9 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Brock Purdy: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) QB (ranked #6 at the position). Bryce Young: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) QB (ranked #28 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Brock Purdy is producing at 90% of elite pace and Bryce Young at 62%. That ranking gap means Brock Purdy carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Brock Purdy vs Bryce Young: Who Should You Start?

There is a real production gap between these two quarterbacks. Brock Purdy (San Francisco 49ers) averaged 19.7 PPG over 9 games in 2025, outscoring Bryce Young (Carolina Panthers, 13.6 PPG) by 6.1 points per week. That separation would need a significant matchup swing to overcome.

Brock Purdy carries a 6.1-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both lean on arm talent and offensive scheme as traditional pocket passers. Brock Purdy threw for 2167 yards and 20 touchdowns, while Bryce Young posted 3011 yards and 23 scores. Volume, red zone efficiency, and game script are the key week-to-week differentiators when neither carries rushing upside.

One thing to note: both players share a Week 14 bye. That means you need a backup plan at quarterback for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Brock Purdy at a discount because your league-mates undervalue quarterback production, do it. Bryce Young is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Brock Purdy (age 26) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons. Bryce Young (age 24) is in the early stages of his career with 5+ years of starter-caliber upside. His dynasty value is rising.

Did You Know?

•Brock Purdy outscored Bryce Young by a projected 104 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Bryce Young played 16 games in 2025 compared to Brock Purdy's 9. That durability gap means Bryce Young contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Bryce Young scored 25 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.
•Both players share a Week 14 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatPurdyYoung

PPG (Half-PPR)19.713.6

Games Played916

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)177218

Passing Yards2,1673,011

Passing TDs2023

Pass Yds/Game240.8188.2

Rushing Yards147216

Rushing TDs32

Total TDs2325

TDs/Game2.61.6

Age2624

Experience3 yrs2 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 14Week 14

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Brock Purdy holds the PPG edge with strong output at 19.7 points per game. Bryce Young averaged 13.6 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Brock Purdy or Bryce Young in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Brock Purdy has the edge at 19.7 PPG compared to Bryce Young's 13.6 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 Brock Purdy and Bryce Young average in 2025?▾

Brock Purdy averaged 19.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Bryce Young averaged 13.6 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 6.1 points per game.

Do Brock Purdy and Bryce Young share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Brock Purdy and Bryce Young share a Week 14 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at quarterback for that week.

Is Brock Purdy or Bryce Young a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Brock Purdy outscored Bryce Young by 6.1 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.