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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Brock Purdy vs Joe Burrow

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 2.9-PPG advantage is real (19.7 to 16.8), and Brock Purdy's 23 touchdowns show scoring upside. Joe Burrow 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

QBCincinnati Bengals#15

Joe Burrow

PPG

16.8

Games

Pass Yds

1,809

Pass TDs

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Brock Purdy

Joe Burrow

Head to Head

19.7 PPG16.8 PPG

9 GP8 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Brock Purdy: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) QB (ranked #6 at the position). Joe Burrow: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #15 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Brock Purdy is producing at 90% of elite pace and Joe Burrow at 76%. That ranking gap means Brock Purdy carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Brock Purdy vs Joe Burrow: Who Should You Start?

Brock Purdy and Joe Burrow 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 Joe Burrow posted 16.8 PPG in 8 appearances for the Cincinnati Bengals.

A 2.9-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 Joe Burrow posted 1809 yards and 17 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 Joe Burrow is off Week 10. 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

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. Joe Burrow (age 29) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons.

Did You Know?

•Brock Purdy outscored Joe Burrow by a projected 49 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Brock Purdy played 9 games in 2025 compared to Joe Burrow's 8. 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▾

StatPurdyBurrow

PPG (Half-PPR)19.716.8

Games Played98

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)177134

Passing Yards2,1671,809

Passing TDs2017

Pass Yds/Game240.8226.1

Rushing Yards14741

Rushing TDs30

Total TDs2317

TDs/Game2.62.1

Age2629

Experience3 yrs5 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 14Week 10

Summary

Brock Purdy outscored Joe Burrow by 2.9 PPG in 2025 (19.7 to 16.8). 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 Joe Burrow in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Brock Purdy has the edge at 19.7 PPG compared to Joe Burrow's 16.8 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 Joe Burrow average in 2025?▾

Brock Purdy averaged 19.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Joe Burrow averaged 16.8 PPG over 8 games. That is a difference of 2.9 points per game.

When are Brock Purdy and Joe Burrow's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Brock Purdy (SF) has a bye in Week 14, and Joe Burrow (CIN) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Brock Purdy or Joe Burrow a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Brock Purdy outscored Joe Burrow by 2.9 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.