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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Bryce Young vs Jalen Hurts

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Jalen Hurts is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. Jalen Hurts outscored Bryce Young by 5.2 PPG in 2025 with 33 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Jalen Hurts is the clear pick. Bryce Young profiles as a matchup-dependent quarterback who can spike but lacks the consistent floor.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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QBCarolina Panthers#28

Bryce Young

PPG

13.6

Games

Pass Yds

3,011

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

216

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 14

QBPhiladelphia Eagles#7PPG LEADER

Jalen Hurts

PPG

18.8

Games

Pass Yds

3,224

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

421

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 9

The Edge Chart

Bryce Young

Jalen Hurts

Head to Head

13.6 PPG18.8 PPG

16 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 9

Fantasy Tiers

Bryce Young: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) QB (ranked #28 at the position). Jalen Hurts: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) QB (ranked #7 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Bryce Young is producing at 62% of elite pace and Jalen Hurts at 85%. That ranking gap means Jalen Hurts carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Bryce Young vs Jalen Hurts: Who Should You Start?

If you are choosing between Bryce Young and Jalen Hurts for your lineup, you are not alone. Bryce Young finished the 2025 season at 13.6 PPG for the Carolina Panthers (16 games), and Jalen Hurts averaged 18.8 for the Philadelphia Eagles (16 games).

That 5.2-point weekly advantage for Jalen Hurts is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Jalen Hurts offers meaningful rushing upside with 421 yards on the ground in 2025, which separates his floor from a pocket passer like Bryce Young (3011 passing yards, 23 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: Bryce Young is off Week 14 and Jalen Hurts Week 9. 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

Jalen Hurts is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Bryce Young is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Bryce Young (age 24) is in the early stages of his career with 5+ years of starter-caliber upside. His dynasty value is rising. Jalen Hurts (age 27) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons.

Did You Know?

•Jalen Hurts outscored Bryce Young by a projected 88 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jalen Hurts scored 33 total touchdowns in 2025 (2.1 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.
•Jalen Hurts added 421 rushing yards in 2025, which historically correlates with a higher fantasy floor in bad passing matchups.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatYoungHurts

PPG (Half-PPR)13.618.8

Games Played1616

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)218301

Passing Yards3,0113,224

Passing TDs2325

Pass Yds/Game188.2201.5

Rushing Yards216421

Rushing TDs28

Total TDs2533

TDs/Game1.62.1

Age2427

Experience2 yrs5 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 14Week 9

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Jalen Hurts at 18.8 PPG, 5.2 points per game above Bryce Young's 13.6. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Bryce Young or Jalen Hurts in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jalen Hurts has the edge at 18.8 PPG compared to Bryce Young's 13.6 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 Bryce Young and Jalen Hurts average in 2025?▾

Bryce Young averaged 13.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Jalen Hurts averaged 18.8 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 5.2 points per game.

When are Bryce Young and Jalen Hurts's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Bryce Young (CAR) has a bye in Week 14, and Jalen Hurts (PHI) has a bye in Week 9. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Bryce Young or Jalen Hurts a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Jalen Hurts outscored Bryce Young by 5.2 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.