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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Jalen Hurts vs Joe Flacco

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Jalen Hurts is the better fantasy play this season.

Jalen Hurts is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 18.8 PPG and 3,645 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Joe Flacco (11.3 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Jalen Hurts as the starter and Joe Flacco as depth.

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

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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#37

Joe Flacco

PPG

11.3

Games

Pass Yds

2,479

Pass TDs

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Jalen Hurts

Joe Flacco

Head to Head

18.8 PPG11.3 PPG

16 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Jalen Hurts: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) QB (ranked #7 at the position). Joe Flacco: Tier 5 (Deep League) QB (ranked #37 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Jalen Hurts is producing at 85% of elite pace and Joe Flacco at 51%. That ranking gap means Jalen Hurts carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jalen Hurts vs Joe Flacco: Who Should You Start?

The numbers tell a clear story here. Jalen Hurts put up 18.8 fantasy points per game for the Philadelphia Eagles in 2025, while Joe Flacco managed 11.3 across 13 games with the Cincinnati Bengals. A 7.5-point weekly edge is substantial at the quarterback position.

Jalen Hurts carries a 7.5-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Jalen Hurts offers meaningful rushing upside with 421 yards on the ground in 2025, which separates his floor from a pocket passer like Joe Flacco (2479 passing yards, 15 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 Flacco 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

If you can acquire Jalen Hurts at a discount because your league-mates undervalue quarterback production, do it. Joe Flacco is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Jalen Hurts (age 27) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons. Joe Flacco (age 41) is on the back end of his prime. Strong now, but dynasty value declines year over year.

Did You Know?

•Jalen Hurts outscored Joe Flacco by a projected 128 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jalen Hurts played 16 games in 2025 compared to Joe Flacco's 13. 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.
•Jalen Hurts is 14 years younger than Joe Flacco (27 vs 41), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatHurtsFlacco

PPG (Half-PPR)18.811.3

Games Played1613

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)301147

Passing Yards3,2242,479

Passing TDs2515

Pass Yds/Game201.5190.7

Rushing Yards42135

Rushing TDs81

Total TDs3316

TDs/Game2.11.2

Age2741

Experience5 yrs17 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 9Week 10

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Jalen Hurts holds the PPG edge with strong output at 18.8 points per game. Joe Flacco averaged 11.3 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jalen Hurts or Joe Flacco in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jalen Hurts has the edge at 18.8 PPG compared to Joe Flacco's 11.3 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 Flacco average in 2025?▾

Jalen Hurts averaged 18.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Joe Flacco averaged 11.3 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 7.5 points per game.

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

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

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

Jalen Hurts outscored Joe Flacco by 7.5 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.