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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Brock Purdy vs Jared Goff

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Brock Purdy is the better fantasy play this season.

Brock Purdy is the better play on a neutral week. 19.7 PPG with 2,314 yards gives a reliable baseline. Jared Goff at 17.5 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Brock Purdy higher, but do not fade Jared Goff entirely.

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

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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

QBDetroit Lions#12

Jared Goff

PPG

17.5

Games

Pass Yds

4,564

Pass TDs

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Brock Purdy

Jared Goff

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19.7 PPG17.5 PPG

9 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Brock Purdy: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) QB (ranked #6 at the position). Jared Goff: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) QB (ranked #12 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Brock Purdy is producing at 90% of elite pace and Jared Goff at 80%. That ranking gap means Brock Purdy carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Brock Purdy vs Jared Goff: Who Should You Start?

Deciding between Brock Purdy and Jared Goff is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The San Francisco 49ers quarterback put up 19.7 PPG in 2025 over 9 games; Jared Goff of the Detroit Lions averaged 17.5 in 17. A 2.2-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 2.2 points favors Brock Purdy, 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.

Both lean on arm talent and offensive scheme as traditional pocket passers. Brock Purdy threw for 2167 yards and 20 touchdowns, while Jared Goff posted 4564 yards and 34 scores. Volume, red zone efficiency, and game script are the key week-to-week differentiators when neither carries rushing upside.

Brock Purdy has his bye in Week 14, and Jared Goff rests in Week 8. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at quarterback for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Brock Purdy (age 26) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons. Jared Goff (age 31) is on the back end of his prime. Strong now, but dynasty value declines year over year.

Did You Know?

•Brock Purdy outscored Jared Goff by a projected 37 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jared Goff played 17 games in 2025 compared to Brock Purdy's 9. That durability gap means Jared Goff contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jared Goff scored 34 total touchdowns in 2025 (2.0 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.
•Brock Purdy is 5 years younger than Jared Goff (26 vs 31), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatPurdyGoff

PPG (Half-PPR)19.717.5

Games Played917

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)177298

Passing Yards2,1674,564

Passing TDs2034

Pass Yds/Game240.8268.5

Rushing Yards14745

Rushing TDs30

Total TDs2334

TDs/Game2.62.0

Age2631

Experience3 yrs9 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 14Week 8

Summary

19.7 PPG for Brock Purdy versus 17.5 for Jared Goff in 2025. The baseline favors Brock Purdy, 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 Brock Purdy or Jared Goff in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Brock Purdy has the edge at 19.7 PPG compared to Jared Goff's 17.5 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 Jared Goff average in 2025?▾

Brock Purdy averaged 19.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Jared Goff averaged 17.5 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.2 points per game.

When are Brock Purdy and Jared Goff's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Brock Purdy (SF) has a bye in Week 14, and Jared Goff (DET) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Brock Purdy or Jared Goff a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Brock Purdy outscored Jared Goff by 2.2 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.