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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Aaron Rodgers vs Jake BrowningWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Aaron Rodgers is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.2 PPG to Jake Browning's 11.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Aaron Rodgers is the better fantasy play this season.

Aaron Rodgers has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.9-PPG advantage is real (14.2 to 11.3), and Aaron Rodgers's 25 touchdowns show scoring upside. Jake Browning 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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QBPittsburgh Steelers#25PPG LEADER

Aaron Rodgers

PPG

14.2

Games

Pass Yds

3,322

Pass TDs

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 9

QBTampa Bay Buccaneers#99

Jake Browning

PPG

11.3

Games

Pass Yds

771

Pass TDs

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Aaron Rodgers

Jake Browning

Head to Head

14.2 PPG11.3 PPG

16 GP5 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Aaron Rodgers: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) QB (ranked #25 at the position). Jake Browning: Tier 5 (Deep League) QB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Aaron Rodgers is producing at 65% of elite pace and Jake Browning at 51%. That ranking gap means Aaron Rodgers carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Aaron Rodgers vs Jake Browning: The Full Breakdown

Aaron Rodgers and Jake Browning are both viable fantasy quarterbacks heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Aaron Rodgers averaged 14.2 PPG across 16 games with the Pittsburgh Steelers, while Jake Browning posted 11.3 PPG in 5 appearances for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

A 2.9-PPG gap gives Aaron Rodgers the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both lean on arm talent and offensive scheme as traditional pocket passers. Aaron Rodgers threw for 3322 yards and 24 touchdowns, while Jake Browning posted 771 yards and 6 scores. Volume, red zone efficiency, and game script are the key week-to-week differentiators when neither carries rushing upside.

One scheduling note: Aaron Rodgers is off Week 9 and Jake Browning Week 11. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in quarterback for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Aaron Rodgers (age 42) is on the back end of his prime. Strong now, but dynasty value declines year over year. Jake Browning (age 30) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons.

Did You Know?

•Aaron Rodgers outscored Jake Browning by a projected 49 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Aaron Rodgers played 16 games in 2025 compared to Jake Browning's 5. That durability gap means Aaron Rodgers contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Aaron Rodgers scored 25 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.
•Jake Browning is 12 years younger than Aaron Rodgers (30 vs 42), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Aaron Rodgers vs Jake Browning: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Aaron Rodgers	Jake Browning
PPG (Half-PPR)	14.2	11.3
Games Played	16	5
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	227	57
Passing Yards	3,322	771
Passing TDs	24	6
Pass Yds/Game	207.6	154.2
Rushing Yards	61	39
Rushing TDs	1	1
Total TDs	25	7
TDs/Game	1.6	1.4
Age	42	30
Experience	20 yrs	7 yrs
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 11

Summary

Aaron Rodgers outscored Jake Browning by 2.9 PPG in 2025 (14.2 to 11.3). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Aaron Rodgers or Jake Browning in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Aaron Rodgers has the edge at 14.2 PPG compared to Jake Browning's 11.3 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 Aaron Rodgers and Jake Browning average in 2025?▾

Aaron Rodgers averaged 14.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Jake Browning averaged 11.3 PPG over 5 games. That is a difference of 2.9 points per game.

When are Aaron Rodgers and Jake Browning's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Aaron Rodgers (PIT) has a bye in Week 9, and Jake Browning (TB) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Aaron Rodgers or Jake Browning a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Aaron Rodgers outscored Jake Browning by 2.9 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.