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Joe Burrow or Patrick MahomesWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Joe Burrow is a Cincinnati Bengals quarterback who averaged 24.2 fantasy points per game across 7 games in 2026. Patrick Mahomes is a Kansas City Chiefs quarterback who averaged 17.9 fantasy points per game across 7 games in 2026. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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  • DraftCall opening screen. Plain-English fantasy help, from your first draft to game day.
  • Compare screen. Pick any two players and DraftCall calls it in seconds, with PPR, half, standard, and TE premium scoring toggles.
  • Verdict screen. A start-or-sit call between two quarterbacks with a confidence percentage, a confidence meter, and the key factors behind the decision.
  • Verdict detail. Boom and bust projection ranges for both players, then a stat-by-stat tale of the tape covering points per game, passing touchdowns, and rushing touchdowns.
  • Quick Add screen with the microphone live. Say a player name and DraftCall fills the roster slot, with a level meter showing it listening.
  • My Team screen. Every starter with points per game, opponent, and recent form, plus a combined lineup total for the week.
  • Bye Week Planner. A season grid showing which week each player is off, with the trouble weeks where more than one starter is out called out below it.
QBCincinnati Bengals#2 QB
Joe Burrow
PPG
24.2
Games
7
Pass Yds
2,115
Pass TDs
20
Rush TDs
2
Bye
Week 6
QBKansas City Chiefs#15 QB
Patrick Mahomes
PPG
17.9
Games
7
Pass Yds
1,795
Pass TDs
12
Rush TDs
1
Bye
Week 5

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Joe Burrow vs Patrick Mahomes: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatJoe BurrowPatrick Mahomes
PPG (Half-PPR)24.217.9
Games Played77
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)169125
Passing Yards2,1151,795
Passing TDs2012
Pass Yds/Game302.1256.4
Rushing Yards7077
Rushing TDs21
Total TDs2213
TDs/Game3.11.9
Age2931
Experience6 yrs9 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 6Week 5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Joe Burrow or Patrick Mahomes in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Joe Burrow and Patrick Mahomes is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Joe Burrow averaged 24.2 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Patrick Mahomes averaged 17.9.

Should I draft Joe Burrow or Patrick Mahomes in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Joe Burrow averaged 24.2 fantasy points per game across 7 games in 2026, and Patrick Mahomes averaged 17.9 across 7. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Joe Burrow and Patrick Mahomes average in 2026?▾

Joe Burrow averaged 24.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 7 games in 2026. Patrick Mahomes averaged 17.9 PPG over 7 games. That is a difference of 6.3 points per game.

When are Joe Burrow and Patrick Mahomes's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Joe Burrow (CIN) has a bye in Week 6, and Patrick Mahomes (KC) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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