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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Jalen Hurts vs Justin Fields

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Jalen Hurts is the better fantasy play this season.

Jalen Hurts has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.9-PPG advantage is real (18.8 to 15.9), and Jalen Hurts's 33 touchdowns show scoring upside. Justin Fields is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

QBNew York Jets#20

Justin Fields

PPG

15.9

Games

Pass Yds

1,259

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

383

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 9

The Edge Chart

Jalen Hurts

Justin Fields

Head to Head

18.8 PPG15.9 PPG

16 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 9

Fantasy Tiers

Jalen Hurts: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) QB (ranked #7 at the position). Justin Fields: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #20 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Jalen Hurts is producing at 85% of elite pace and Justin Fields at 72%. That ranking gap means Jalen Hurts carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jalen Hurts vs Justin Fields: Who Should You Start?

Two quarterbacks who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Jalen Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles) finished the 2025 season averaging 18.8 fantasy points per game in 16 games. Justin Fields (New York Jets) came in at 15.9 PPG over 9 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Jalen Hurts carries a 2.9-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 Justin Fields (1259 passing yards, 7 touchdowns). In games where the passing matchup looks ugly, that rushing production can be the entire difference on a start/sit call.

One thing to note: both players share a Week 9 bye. That means you need a backup plan at quarterback for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.

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. Justin Fields (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 Justin Fields by a projected 49 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jalen Hurts played 16 games in 2025 compared to Justin Fields's 9. 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.
•Both players share a Week 9 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatHurtsFields

PPG (Half-PPR)18.815.9

Games Played169

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)301143

Passing Yards3,2241,259

Passing TDs257

Pass Yds/Game201.5139.9

Rushing Yards421383

Rushing TDs84

Total TDs3311

TDs/Game2.11.2

Age2727

Experience5 yrs4 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 9Week 9

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Jalen Hurts holds the PPG edge with strong output at 18.8 points per game. Justin Fields averaged 15.9 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 Justin Fields in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jalen Hurts has the edge at 18.8 PPG compared to Justin Fields's 15.9 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 Justin Fields average in 2025?▾

Jalen Hurts averaged 18.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Justin Fields averaged 15.9 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 2.9 points per game.

Do Jalen Hurts and Justin Fields share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Jalen Hurts and Justin Fields share a Week 9 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at quarterback for that week.

Is Jalen Hurts or Justin Fields a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Jalen Hurts outscored Justin Fields by 2.9 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.