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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Caleb Williams vs Jalen Hurts

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Jalen Hurts is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Jalen Hurts and Caleb Williams are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.1-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

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

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QBChicago Bears#8

Caleb Williams

PPG

18.7

Games

Pass Yds

3,942

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

383

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 5

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

Caleb Williams

Jalen Hurts

Head to Head

18.7 PPG18.8 PPG

17 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 9

Fantasy Tiers

Caleb Williams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) QB (ranked #8 at the position). Jalen Hurts: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) QB (ranked #7 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Caleb Williams is producing at 85% of elite pace and Jalen Hurts at 85%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Caleb Williams vs Jalen Hurts: Who Should You Start?

Caleb Williams (18.7 PPG) and Jalen Hurts (18.8 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two quarterbacks are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Caleb Williams played 17 games for the Chicago Bears; Jalen Hurts suited up 16 times for the Philadelphia Eagles.

A 0.1-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Jalen Hurts offers meaningful rushing upside with 421 yards on the ground in 2025, which separates his floor from a pocket passer like Caleb Williams (3942 passing yards, 27 touchdowns). In games where the passing matchup looks ugly, that rushing production can be the entire difference on a start/sit call.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Caleb Williams sits Week 5 while Jalen Hurts is off Week 9. 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: Caleb Williams (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 Caleb Williams by a projected 2 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Caleb Williams played 17 games in 2025 compared to Jalen Hurts's 16. That durability gap means Caleb Williams contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•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▾

StatWilliamsHurts

PPG (Half-PPR)18.718.8

Games Played1716

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)318301

Passing Yards3,9423,224

Passing TDs2725

Pass Yds/Game231.9201.5

Rushing Yards383421

Rushing TDs38

Total TDs3133

TDs/Game1.82.1

Age2427

Experience1 yrs5 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 5Week 9

Summary

18.8 PPG for Jalen Hurts versus 18.7 for Caleb Williams in 2025. The baseline favors Jalen Hurts, 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 Caleb Williams or Jalen Hurts in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jalen Hurts has the edge at 18.8 PPG compared to Caleb Williams's 18.7 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 Caleb Williams and Jalen Hurts average in 2025?▾

Caleb Williams averaged 18.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Jalen Hurts averaged 18.8 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 0.1 points per game.

When are Caleb Williams and Jalen Hurts's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Caleb Williams (CHI) has a bye in Week 5, and Jalen Hurts (PHI) has a bye in Week 9. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Caleb Williams or Jalen Hurts a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Jalen Hurts outscored Caleb Williams by 0.1 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.