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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Jayden Daniels 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 has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 4.3-PPG advantage is real (20.6 to 16.3), and Matthew Stafford's 46 touchdowns show scoring upside. Jayden Daniels 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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QBWashington Commanders#17

Jayden Daniels

PPG

16.3

Games

Pass Yds

1,262

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

278

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 12

QBLos Angeles Rams#3PPG LEADER

Matthew Stafford

PPG

20.6

Games

Pass Yds

4,707

Pass TDs

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Jayden Daniels

Matthew Stafford

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16.3 PPG20.6 PPG

7 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 12Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Jayden Daniels: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #17 at the position). Matthew Stafford: Tier 1 (Elite) QB (ranked #3 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Jayden Daniels is producing at 74% 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.

Jayden Daniels vs Matthew Stafford: Who Should You Start?

Two quarterbacks who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Jayden Daniels (Washington Commanders) finished the 2025 season averaging 16.3 fantasy points per game in 7 games. Matthew Stafford (Los Angeles Rams) came in at 20.6 PPG over 17 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Matthew Stafford carries a 4.3-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.

Both lean on arm talent and offensive scheme as traditional pocket passers. Jayden Daniels threw for 1262 yards and 8 touchdowns, while Matthew Stafford posted 4707 yards and 46 scores. Volume, red zone efficiency, and game script are the key week-to-week differentiators when neither carries rushing upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Jayden Daniels sits Week 12 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

If you can acquire Matthew Stafford at a discount because your league-mates undervalue quarterback production, do it. Jayden Daniels is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Jayden Daniels (age 25) 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 Jayden Daniels by a projected 73 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Matthew Stafford played 17 games in 2025 compared to Jayden Daniels's 7. 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.
•Jayden Daniels is 13 years younger than Matthew Stafford (25 vs 38), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatDanielsStafford

PPG (Half-PPR)16.320.6

Games Played717

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)114350

Passing Yards1,2624,707

Passing TDs846

Pass Yds/Game180.3276.9

Rushing Yards2781

Rushing TDs20

Total TDs1046

TDs/Game1.42.7

Age2538

Experience1 yrs16 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 12Week 8

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Matthew Stafford holds the PPG edge with strong output at 20.6 points per game. Jayden Daniels averaged 16.3 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 Jayden Daniels or Matthew Stafford in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Matthew Stafford has the edge at 20.6 PPG compared to Jayden Daniels's 16.3 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 Jayden Daniels and Matthew Stafford average in 2025?▾

Jayden Daniels averaged 16.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 7 games in 2025. Matthew Stafford averaged 20.6 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 4.3 points per game.

When are Jayden Daniels and Matthew Stafford's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jayden Daniels (WAS) has a bye in Week 12, and Matthew Stafford (LAR) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jayden Daniels or Matthew Stafford a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Matthew Stafford outscored Jayden Daniels by 4.3 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.