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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Brock Purdy vs Lamar Jackson

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. Lamar Jackson at 16.5 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Brock Purdy higher, but do not fade Lamar Jackson 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

QBBaltimore Ravens#16

Lamar Jackson

PPG

16.5

Games

Pass Yds

2,549

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

349

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Brock Purdy

Lamar Jackson

Head to Head

19.7 PPG16.5 PPG

9 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Brock Purdy: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) QB (ranked #6 at the position). Lamar Jackson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #16 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Brock Purdy is producing at 90% of elite pace and Lamar Jackson at 75%. That ranking gap means Brock Purdy carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Brock Purdy vs Lamar Jackson: Who Should You Start?

Deciding between Brock Purdy and Lamar Jackson is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The San Francisco 49ers quarterback put up 19.7 PPG in 2025 over 9 games; Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens averaged 16.5 in 13. A 3.2-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 3.2 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 Lamar Jackson posted 2549 yards and 21 scores. Volume, red zone efficiency, and game script are the key week-to-week differentiators when neither carries rushing upside.

One scheduling note: Brock Purdy is off Week 14 and Lamar Jackson Week 7. 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

Brock Purdy is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Lamar Jackson is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Brock Purdy (age 26) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons. Lamar Jackson (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 Lamar Jackson by a projected 54 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Lamar Jackson played 13 games in 2025 compared to Brock Purdy's 9. That durability gap means Lamar Jackson 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.
•Lamar Jackson added 349 rushing yards in 2025, which historically correlates with a higher fantasy floor in bad passing matchups.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatPurdyJackson

PPG (Half-PPR)19.716.5

Games Played913

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)177215

Passing Yards2,1672,549

Passing TDs2021

Pass Yds/Game240.8196.1

Rushing Yards147349

Rushing TDs32

Total TDs2323

TDs/Game2.61.8

Age2629

Experience3 yrs7 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 14Week 7

Summary

19.7 PPG for Brock Purdy versus 16.5 for Lamar Jackson 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 Lamar Jackson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Brock Purdy has the edge at 19.7 PPG compared to Lamar Jackson's 16.5 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 Lamar Jackson average in 2025?▾

Brock Purdy averaged 19.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Lamar Jackson averaged 16.5 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 3.2 points per game.

When are Brock Purdy and Lamar Jackson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Brock Purdy (SF) has a bye in Week 14, and Lamar Jackson (BAL) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Brock Purdy or Lamar Jackson a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Brock Purdy outscored Lamar Jackson by 3.2 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.