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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Justin Fields vs Trevor Lawrence

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Trevor Lawrence is the better fantasy play this season.

Trevor Lawrence is the better play on a neutral week. 19.9 PPG with 4,366 yards gives a reliable baseline. Justin Fields at 15.9 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Trevor Lawrence higher, but do not fade Justin Fields entirely.

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

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QBNew York Jets#20
Justin Fields
PPG
15.9
Games
9
Pass Yds
1,259
Pass TDs
7
Rush Yds
383
Rush TDs
4
Bye
Week 9
QBJacksonville Jaguars#5PPG LEADER
Trevor Lawrence
PPG
19.9
Games
17
Pass Yds
4,007
Pass TDs
29
Rush Yds
359
Rush TDs
9
Bye
Week 8

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Justin Fields
Trevor Lawrence

Head to Head

15.9 PPG19.9 PPG
9 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Justin Fields: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #20 at the position). Trevor Lawrence: Tier 1 (Elite) QB (ranked #5 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Justin Fields is producing at 72% of elite pace and Trevor Lawrence at 90%. That ranking gap means Trevor Lawrence carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Justin Fields vs Trevor Lawrence: Who Should You Start?

Deciding between Justin Fields and Trevor Lawrence is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The New York Jets quarterback put up 15.9 PPG in 2025 over 9 games; Trevor Lawrence of the Jacksonville Jaguars averaged 19.9 in 17. A 4.0-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 4.0 points favors Trevor Lawrence, 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.

Both lean on arm talent and offensive scheme as traditional pocket passers. Justin Fields threw for 1259 yards and 7 touchdowns, while Trevor Lawrence posted 4007 yards and 29 scores. Volume, red zone efficiency, and game script are the key week-to-week differentiators when neither carries rushing upside.

Justin Fields has his bye in Week 9, and Trevor Lawrence rests in Week 8. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at quarterback for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Trevor Lawrence is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Justin Fields is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Justin Fields (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 Justin Fields by a projected 68 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Trevor Lawrence played 17 games in 2025 compared to Justin Fields's 9. 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.
  • Justin Fields added 383 rushing yards in 2025, which historically correlates with a higher fantasy floor in bad passing matchups.
Detailed Stat Breakdown
StatFieldsLawrence
PPG (Half-PPR)15.919.9
Games Played917
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)143338
Passing Yards1,2594,007
Passing TDs729
Pass Yds/Game139.9235.7
Rushing Yards383359
Rushing TDs49
Total TDs1138
TDs/Game1.22.2
Age2726
Experience4 yrs4 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 9Week 8

Summary

19.9 PPG for Trevor Lawrence versus 15.9 for Justin Fields in 2025. The baseline favors Trevor Lawrence, 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 Justin Fields or Trevor Lawrence in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Trevor Lawrence has the edge at 19.9 PPG compared to Justin Fields's 15.9 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 Justin Fields and Trevor Lawrence average in 2025?

Justin Fields averaged 15.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Trevor Lawrence averaged 19.9 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 4.0 points per game.

When are Justin Fields and Trevor Lawrence's bye weeks in 2026?

Justin Fields (NYJ) 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 Justin Fields or Trevor Lawrence a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?

Trevor Lawrence outscored Justin Fields by 4.0 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.