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Joe Burrow or Sam DarnoldWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Heads up: Sam Darnold is listed out (quadriceps) as of . The call below weighs season production, not this week's status.

Joe Burrow is a Cincinnati Bengals quarterback who averaged 24.2 fantasy points per game across 7 games in 2026. Sam Darnold is a Seattle Seahawks quarterback who averaged 13.2 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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  • 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.
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  • 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
QBSeattle Seahawks#26 QB
Sam Darnold
PPG
13.2
Games
7
Pass Yds
1,478
Pass TDs
10
Bye
Week 11

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Joe Burrow vs Sam Darnold: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatJoe BurrowSam Darnold
PPG (Half-PPR)24.213.2
Games Played77
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)16992
Passing Yards2,1151,478
Passing TDs2010
Pass Yds/Game302.1211.1
Rushing Yards7072
Rushing TDs20
Total TDs2210
TDs/Game3.11.4
Age2929
Experience6 yrs8 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 6Week 11

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Joe Burrow or Sam Darnold in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Joe Burrow and Sam Darnold 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 Sam Darnold averaged 13.2.

Should I draft Joe Burrow or Sam Darnold in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Joe Burrow averaged 24.2 fantasy points per game across 7 games in 2026, and Sam Darnold averaged 13.2 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 Sam Darnold average in 2026?▾

Joe Burrow averaged 24.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 7 games in 2026. Sam Darnold averaged 13.2 PPG over 7 games. That is a difference of 11.0 points per game.

When are Joe Burrow and Sam Darnold's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Joe Burrow (CIN) has a bye in Week 6, and Sam Darnold (SEA) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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