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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Brock Purdy vs Jayden Daniels

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Brock Purdy is the better fantasy play this season.

Brock Purdy has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 3.4-PPG advantage is real (19.7 to 16.3), and Brock Purdy's 23 touchdowns show scoring upside. Jayden Daniels is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

QBWashington Commanders#17

Jayden Daniels

PPG

16.3

Games

Pass Yds

1,262

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

278

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 12

The Edge Chart

Brock Purdy

Jayden Daniels

Head to Head

19.7 PPG16.3 PPG

9 GP7 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Brock Purdy: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) QB (ranked #6 at the position). Jayden Daniels: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #17 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Brock Purdy is producing at 90% of elite pace and Jayden Daniels at 74%. That ranking gap means Brock Purdy carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Brock Purdy vs Jayden Daniels: Who Should You Start?

Brock Purdy and Jayden Daniels are both viable fantasy quarterbacks heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Brock Purdy averaged 19.7 PPG across 9 games with the San Francisco 49ers, while Jayden Daniels posted 16.3 PPG in 7 appearances for the Washington Commanders.

A 3.4-PPG gap gives Brock Purdy the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both lean on arm talent and offensive scheme as traditional pocket passers. Brock Purdy threw for 2167 yards and 20 touchdowns, while Jayden Daniels posted 1262 yards and 8 scores. Volume, red zone efficiency, and game script are the key week-to-week differentiators when neither carries rushing upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Brock Purdy sits Week 14 while Jayden Daniels is off Week 12. 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

If you can acquire Brock Purdy at a discount because your league-mates undervalue quarterback production, do it. Jayden Daniels 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. Jayden Daniels (age 25) 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 Jayden Daniels by a projected 58 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Brock Purdy played 9 games in 2025 compared to Jayden Daniels's 7. That durability gap means Brock Purdy contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Brock Purdy scored 23 total touchdowns in 2025 (2.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatPurdyDaniels

PPG (Half-PPR)19.716.3

Games Played97

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)177114

Passing Yards2,1671,262

Passing TDs208

Pass Yds/Game240.8180.3

Rushing Yards147278

Rushing TDs32

Total TDs2310

TDs/Game2.61.4

Age2625

Experience3 yrs1 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 14Week 12

Summary

Brock Purdy outscored Jayden Daniels by 3.4 PPG in 2025 (19.7 to 16.3). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Brock Purdy or Jayden Daniels in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Brock Purdy has the edge at 19.7 PPG compared to Jayden Daniels's 16.3 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 Jayden Daniels average in 2025?▾

Brock Purdy averaged 19.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Jayden Daniels averaged 16.3 PPG over 7 games. That is a difference of 3.4 points per game.

When are Brock Purdy and Jayden Daniels's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Brock Purdy (SF) has a bye in Week 14, and Jayden Daniels (WAS) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Brock Purdy or Jayden Daniels a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Brock Purdy outscored Jayden Daniels by 3.4 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.