Dak Prescott vs Matthew Stafford: Who Should You Start?
Deciding between Dak Prescott and Matthew Stafford is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Dallas Cowboys quarterback put up 18.5 PPG in 2025 over 17 games; Matthew Stafford of the Los Angeles Rams averaged 20.6 in 17. A 2.1-point margin that could shift on any given week.
The per-game difference of 2.1 points favors Matthew Stafford, 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. Dak Prescott threw for 4552 yards and 30 touchdowns, while Matthew Stafford posted 4707 yards and 46 scores. Volume, red zone efficiency, and game script are the key week-to-week differentiators when neither carries rushing upside.
Dak Prescott has his bye in Week 10, and Matthew Stafford rests in Week 8. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at quarterback for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.
