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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Jalen Hurts vs Trevor Lawrence

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Trevor Lawrence is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Trevor Lawrence and Jalen Hurts are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 1.1-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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QBPhiladelphia Eagles#7

Jalen Hurts

PPG

18.8

Games

Pass Yds

3,224

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

421

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 9

QBJacksonville Jaguars#5PPG LEADER

Trevor Lawrence

PPG

19.9

Games

Pass Yds

4,007

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

359

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Jalen Hurts

Trevor Lawrence

Head to Head

18.8 PPG19.9 PPG

16 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Jalen Hurts: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) QB (ranked #7 at the position). Trevor Lawrence: Tier 1 (Elite) QB (ranked #5 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Jalen Hurts is producing at 85% of elite pace and Trevor Lawrence at 90%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Jalen Hurts vs Trevor Lawrence: Who Should You Start?

Jalen Hurts (18.8 PPG) and Trevor Lawrence (19.9 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two quarterbacks are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Jalen Hurts played 16 games for the Philadelphia Eagles; Trevor Lawrence suited up 17 times for the Jacksonville Jaguars.

A 1.1-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Jalen Hurts offers meaningful rushing upside with 421 yards on the ground in 2025, which separates his floor from a pocket passer like Trevor Lawrence (4007 passing yards, 29 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 Trevor Lawrence is off Week 8. 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. Trevor Lawrence (age 26) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons.

Did You Know?

•Trevor Lawrence outscored Jalen Hurts by a projected 19 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Trevor Lawrence played 17 games in 2025 compared to Jalen Hurts's 16. That durability gap means Trevor Lawrence contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Trevor Lawrence scored 38 total touchdowns in 2025 (2.2 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▾

StatHurtsLawrence

PPG (Half-PPR)18.819.9

Games Played1617

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)301338

Passing Yards3,2244,007

Passing TDs2529

Pass Yds/Game201.5235.7

Rushing Yards421359

Rushing TDs89

Total TDs3338

TDs/Game2.12.2

Age2726

Experience5 yrs4 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 9Week 8

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Trevor Lawrence at 19.9 PPG, 1.1 points per game above Jalen Hurts's 18.8. 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 Trevor Lawrence in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Trevor Lawrence has the edge at 19.9 PPG compared to Jalen Hurts's 18.8 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 Trevor Lawrence average in 2025?▾

Jalen Hurts averaged 18.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Trevor Lawrence averaged 19.9 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 1.1 points per game.

When are Jalen Hurts and Trevor Lawrence's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jalen Hurts (PHI) has a bye in Week 9, and Trevor Lawrence (JAX) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jalen Hurts or Trevor Lawrence a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Trevor Lawrence outscored Jalen Hurts by 1.1 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.