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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Jalen Hurts vs Joe Burrow

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Jalen Hurts is the better fantasy play this season.

Jalen Hurts is the better play on a neutral week. 18.8 PPG with 3,645 yards gives a reliable baseline. Joe Burrow at 16.8 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Jalen Hurts higher, but do not fade Joe Burrow entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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QBPhiladelphia Eagles#7PPG LEADER

Jalen Hurts

PPG

18.8

Games

Pass Yds

3,224

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

421

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 9

QBCincinnati Bengals#15

Joe Burrow

PPG

16.8

Games

Pass Yds

1,809

Pass TDs

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Jalen Hurts

Joe Burrow

Head to Head

18.8 PPG16.8 PPG

16 GP8 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Jalen Hurts: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) QB (ranked #7 at the position). Joe Burrow: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #15 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Jalen Hurts is producing at 85% of elite pace and Joe Burrow at 76%. That ranking gap means Jalen Hurts carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jalen Hurts vs Joe Burrow: Who Should You Start?

If you are choosing between Jalen Hurts and Joe Burrow for your lineup, you are not alone. Jalen Hurts finished the 2025 season at 18.8 PPG for the Philadelphia Eagles (16 games), and Joe Burrow averaged 16.8 for the Cincinnati Bengals (8 games).

That 2.0-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 Joe Burrow (1809 passing yards, 17 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: Jalen Hurts sits Week 9 while Joe Burrow is off Week 10. 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: Jalen Hurts (age 27) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons. Joe Burrow (age 29) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons.

Did You Know?

•Jalen Hurts outscored Joe Burrow by a projected 34 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jalen Hurts played 16 games in 2025 compared to Joe Burrow's 8. That durability gap means Jalen Hurts 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▾

StatHurtsBurrow

PPG (Half-PPR)18.816.8

Games Played168

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)301134

Passing Yards3,2241,809

Passing TDs2517

Pass Yds/Game201.5226.1

Rushing Yards42141

Rushing TDs80

Total TDs3317

TDs/Game2.12.1

Age2729

Experience5 yrs5 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 9Week 10

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Jalen Hurts at 18.8 PPG, 2.0 points per game above Joe Burrow's 16.8. 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 Jalen Hurts or Joe Burrow in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jalen Hurts has the edge at 18.8 PPG compared to Joe Burrow's 16.8 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 Jalen Hurts and Joe Burrow average in 2025?▾

Jalen Hurts averaged 18.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Joe Burrow averaged 16.8 PPG over 8 games. That is a difference of 2.0 points per game.

When are Jalen Hurts and Joe Burrow's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jalen Hurts (PHI) has a bye in Week 9, and Joe Burrow (CIN) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jalen Hurts or Joe Burrow a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Jalen Hurts outscored Joe Burrow by 2.0 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.