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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Brock Purdy vs Justin Herbert

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 1.8-PPG advantage is real (19.7 to 17.9), and Brock Purdy's 23 touchdowns show scoring upside. Justin Herbert is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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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

QBLos Angeles Chargers#10

Justin Herbert

PPG

17.9

Games

Pass Yds

3,727

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

498

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 12

The Edge Chart

Brock Purdy

Justin Herbert

Head to Head

19.7 PPG17.9 PPG

9 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Brock Purdy: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) QB (ranked #6 at the position). Justin Herbert: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) QB (ranked #10 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Brock Purdy is producing at 90% of elite pace and Justin Herbert at 81%. That ranking gap means Brock Purdy carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Brock Purdy vs Justin Herbert: Who Should You Start?

Brock Purdy and Justin Herbert 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 Justin Herbert posted 17.9 PPG in 16 appearances for the Los Angeles Chargers.

A 1.8-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.

Justin Herbert offers meaningful rushing upside with 498 yards on the ground in 2025, which separates his floor from a pocket passer like Brock Purdy (2167 passing yards, 20 touchdowns). In games where the passing matchup looks ugly, that rushing production can be the entire difference on a start/sit call.

One scheduling note: Brock Purdy is off Week 14 and Justin Herbert Week 12. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in quarterback for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

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. Justin Herbert (age 28) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons.

Did You Know?

•Brock Purdy outscored Justin Herbert by a projected 31 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Justin Herbert played 16 games in 2025 compared to Brock Purdy's 9. That durability gap means Justin Herbert contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Justin Herbert scored 28 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.8 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.
•Justin Herbert added 498 rushing yards in 2025, which historically correlates with a higher fantasy floor in bad passing matchups.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatPurdyHerbert

PPG (Half-PPR)19.717.9

Games Played916

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)177286

Passing Yards2,1673,727

Passing TDs2026

Pass Yds/Game240.8232.9

Rushing Yards147498

Rushing TDs32

Total TDs2328

TDs/Game2.61.8

Age2628

Experience3 yrs5 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 14Week 12

Summary

Brock Purdy outscored Justin Herbert by 1.8 PPG in 2025 (19.7 to 17.9). 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 Justin Herbert in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Brock Purdy has the edge at 19.7 PPG compared to Justin Herbert's 17.9 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 Justin Herbert average in 2025?▾

Brock Purdy averaged 19.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Justin Herbert averaged 17.9 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 1.8 points per game.

When are Brock Purdy and Justin Herbert's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Brock Purdy or Justin Herbert a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Brock Purdy outscored Justin Herbert by 1.8 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.