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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Bryce Young vs Patrick Mahomes

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Patrick Mahomes is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. Patrick Mahomes outscored Bryce Young by 6.8 PPG in 2025 with 27 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Patrick Mahomes 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

QBKansas City Chiefs#4PPG LEADER

Patrick Mahomes

PPG

20.4

Games

Pass Yds

3,587

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

422

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Bryce Young

Patrick Mahomes

Head to Head

13.6 PPG20.4 PPG

16 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Bryce Young: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) QB (ranked #28 at the position). Patrick Mahomes: Tier 1 (Elite) QB (ranked #4 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Bryce Young is producing at 62% of elite pace and Patrick Mahomes at 93%. That ranking gap means Patrick Mahomes carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Bryce Young vs Patrick Mahomes: Who Should You Start?

There is a real production gap between these two quarterbacks. Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) averaged 20.4 PPG over 14 games in 2025, outscoring Bryce Young (Carolina Panthers, 13.6 PPG) by 6.8 points per week. That separation would need a significant matchup swing to overcome.

The per-game difference of 6.8 points favors Patrick Mahomes, 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.

Patrick Mahomes offers meaningful rushing upside with 422 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 Patrick Mahomes Week 10. 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

Patrick Mahomes 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. Patrick Mahomes (age 30) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons.

Did You Know?

•Patrick Mahomes outscored Bryce Young by a projected 116 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Bryce Young played 16 games in 2025 compared to Patrick Mahomes's 14. That durability gap means Bryce Young contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Patrick Mahomes scored 27 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.9 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.
•Patrick Mahomes added 422 rushing yards in 2025, which historically correlates with a higher fantasy floor in bad passing matchups.
•Bryce Young is 6 years younger than Patrick Mahomes (24 vs 30), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatYoungMahomes

PPG (Half-PPR)13.620.4

Games Played1614

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)218286

Passing Yards3,0113,587

Passing TDs2322

Pass Yds/Game188.2256.2

Rushing Yards216422

Rushing TDs25

Total TDs2527

TDs/Game1.61.9

Age2430

Experience2 yrs8 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 14Week 10

Summary

20.4 PPG for Patrick Mahomes versus 13.6 for Bryce Young in 2025. The baseline favors Patrick Mahomes, 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 Bryce Young or Patrick Mahomes in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Patrick Mahomes has the edge at 20.4 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 Patrick Mahomes average in 2025?▾

Bryce Young averaged 13.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Patrick Mahomes averaged 20.4 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 6.8 points per game.

When are Bryce Young and Patrick Mahomes's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Bryce Young (CAR) has a bye in Week 14, and Patrick Mahomes (KC) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Bryce Young or Patrick Mahomes a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Patrick Mahomes outscored Bryce Young by 6.8 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.