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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Jaxson Dart vs Matthew Stafford

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Matthew Stafford is the better fantasy play this season.

Matthew Stafford is the better play on a neutral week. 20.6 PPG with 4,708 yards gives a reliable baseline. Jaxson Dart at 17.3 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Matthew Stafford higher, but do not fade Jaxson Dart entirely.

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

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QBNew York Giants#14

Jaxson Dart

PPG

17.3

Games

Pass Yds

2,272

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

487

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 14

QBLos Angeles Rams#3PPG LEADER

Matthew Stafford

PPG

20.6

Games

Pass Yds

4,707

Pass TDs

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Jaxson Dart

Matthew Stafford

Head to Head

17.3 PPG20.6 PPG

14 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Jaxson Dart: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #14 at the position). Matthew Stafford: Tier 1 (Elite) QB (ranked #3 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Jaxson Dart is producing at 79% of elite pace and Matthew Stafford at 94%. That ranking gap means Matthew Stafford carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jaxson Dart vs Matthew Stafford: Who Should You Start?

Deciding between Jaxson Dart and Matthew Stafford is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The New York Giants quarterback put up 17.3 PPG in 2025 over 14 games; Matthew Stafford of the Los Angeles Rams averaged 20.6 in 17. A 3.3-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 3.3 points favors Matthew Stafford, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one quarterback to the other.

Jaxson Dart offers meaningful rushing upside with 487 yards on the ground in 2025, which separates his floor from a pocket passer like Matthew Stafford (4707 passing yards, 46 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: Jaxson Dart sits Week 14 while Matthew Stafford 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

Matthew Stafford is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Jaxson Dart is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Jaxson Dart (age 23) is in the early stages of his career with 5+ years of starter-caliber upside. His dynasty value is rising. Matthew Stafford (age 38) is on the back end of his prime. Strong now, but dynasty value declines year over year.

Did You Know?

•Matthew Stafford outscored Jaxson Dart by a projected 56 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Matthew Stafford played 17 games in 2025 compared to Jaxson Dart's 14. That durability gap means Matthew Stafford contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Matthew Stafford scored 46 total touchdowns in 2025 (2.7 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.
•Jaxson Dart added 487 rushing yards in 2025, which historically correlates with a higher fantasy floor in bad passing matchups.
•Jaxson Dart is 15 years younger than Matthew Stafford (23 vs 38), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatDartStafford

PPG (Half-PPR)17.320.6

Games Played1417

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)242350

Passing Yards2,2724,707

Passing TDs1546

Pass Yds/Game162.3276.9

Rushing Yards4871

Rushing TDs90

Total TDs2446

TDs/Game1.72.7

Age2338

Experience-16 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 14Week 8

Summary

20.6 PPG for Matthew Stafford versus 17.3 for Jaxson Dart in 2025. The baseline favors Matthew Stafford, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jaxson Dart or Matthew Stafford in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Matthew Stafford has the edge at 20.6 PPG compared to Jaxson Dart's 17.3 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 Jaxson Dart and Matthew Stafford average in 2025?▾

Jaxson Dart averaged 17.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Matthew Stafford averaged 20.6 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 3.3 points per game.

When are Jaxson Dart and Matthew Stafford's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jaxson Dart (NYG) has a bye in Week 14, and Matthew Stafford (LAR) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jaxson Dart or Matthew Stafford a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Matthew Stafford outscored Jaxson Dart by 3.3 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.