Head to Head

Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Jalen Hurts vs Lamar Jackson

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 2.3-PPG advantage is real (18.8 to 16.5), and Jalen Hurts's 33 touchdowns show scoring upside. Lamar Jackson 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.

Want this verdict updated live on Sunday?

The DraftCall app pushes alerts the moment Jalen Hurts or Lamar Jackson's status changes. Free.

Get the App

QBPhiladelphia Eagles#7PPG LEADER

Jalen Hurts

PPG

18.8

Games

Pass Yds

3,224

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

421

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 9

QBBaltimore Ravens#16

Lamar Jackson

PPG

16.5

Games

Pass Yds

2,549

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

349

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Jalen Hurts

Lamar Jackson

Head to Head

18.8 PPG16.5 PPG

16 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Jalen Hurts: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) QB (ranked #7 at the position). Lamar Jackson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #16 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Jalen Hurts is producing at 85% of elite pace and Lamar Jackson at 75%. That ranking gap means Jalen Hurts carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jalen Hurts vs Lamar Jackson: 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. Lamar Jackson (Baltimore Ravens) came in at 16.5 PPG over 13 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Jalen Hurts carries a 2.3-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 Lamar Jackson (2549 passing yards, 21 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 Lamar Jackson is off Week 7. 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. Lamar Jackson (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 Lamar Jackson by a projected 39 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jalen Hurts played 16 games in 2025 compared to Lamar Jackson'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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatHurtsJackson

PPG (Half-PPR)18.816.5

Games Played1613

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)301215

Passing Yards3,2242,549

Passing TDs2521

Pass Yds/Game201.5196.1

Rushing Yards421349

Rushing TDs82

Total TDs3323

TDs/Game2.11.8

Age2729

Experience5 yrs7 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 9Week 7

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Jalen Hurts holds the PPG edge with strong output at 18.8 points per game. Lamar Jackson averaged 16.5 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.

Website vs App

Get the AI verdict on Jalen Hurts vs Lamar Jackson

DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality, recent trends, injury impact, and game script to give you a clear start/sit recommendation.

See everything in the app →

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jalen Hurts or Lamar Jackson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jalen Hurts has the edge at 18.8 PPG compared to Lamar Jackson's 16.5 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 Lamar Jackson average in 2025?▾

Jalen Hurts averaged 18.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Lamar Jackson averaged 16.5 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 2.3 points per game.

When are Jalen Hurts and Lamar Jackson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jalen Hurts (PHI) has a bye in Week 9, and Lamar Jackson (BAL) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jalen Hurts or Lamar Jackson a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Jalen Hurts outscored Lamar Jackson by 2.3 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.