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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Aaron Rodgers vs Joe FlaccoWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Aaron Rodgers is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.2 PPG to Joe Flacco'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 is the better play on a neutral week. 14.2 PPG with 3,374 yards gives a reliable baseline. Joe Flacco at 11.3 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Aaron Rodgers higher, but do not fade Joe Flacco entirely.

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

QBCincinnati Bengals#37

Joe Flacco

PPG

11.3

Games

Pass Yds

2,479

Pass TDs

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Aaron Rodgers

Joe Flacco

Head to Head

14.2 PPG11.3 PPG

16 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Aaron Rodgers: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) QB (ranked #25 at the position). Joe Flacco: Tier 5 (Deep League) QB (ranked #37 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Aaron Rodgers is producing at 65% of elite pace and Joe Flacco at 51%. That ranking gap means Aaron Rodgers carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Aaron Rodgers vs Joe Flacco: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Aaron Rodgers and Joe Flacco is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback put up 14.2 PPG in 2025 over 16 games; Joe Flacco of the Cincinnati Bengals averaged 11.3 in 13. A 2.9-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 2.9 points favors Aaron Rodgers, 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. Aaron Rodgers threw for 3322 yards and 24 touchdowns, while Joe Flacco posted 2479 yards and 15 scores. Volume, red zone efficiency, and game script are the key week-to-week differentiators when neither carries rushing upside.

Aaron Rodgers has his bye in Week 9, and Joe Flacco rests in Week 6. 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

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. Joe Flacco (age 41) is on the back end of his prime. Strong now, but dynasty value declines year over year.

Did You Know?

•Aaron Rodgers outscored Joe Flacco by a projected 49 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Aaron Rodgers played 16 games in 2025 compared to Joe Flacco's 13. 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Aaron Rodgers vs Joe Flacco: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Aaron Rodgers	Joe Flacco
PPG (Half-PPR)	14.2	11.3
Games Played	16	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	227	147
Passing Yards	3,322	2,479
Passing TDs	24	15
Pass Yds/Game	207.6	190.7
Rushing Yards	61	35
Rushing TDs	1	1
Total TDs	25	16
TDs/Game	1.6	1.2
Age	42	41
Experience	20 yrs	17 yrs
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 6

Summary

14.2 PPG for Aaron Rodgers versus 11.3 for Joe Flacco in 2025. The baseline favors Aaron Rodgers, 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 Aaron Rodgers or Joe Flacco in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Aaron Rodgers has the edge at 14.2 PPG compared to Joe Flacco'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 Joe Flacco average in 2025?▾

Aaron Rodgers averaged 14.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Joe Flacco averaged 11.3 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 2.9 points per game.

When are Aaron Rodgers and Joe Flacco's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Aaron Rodgers (PIT) has a bye in Week 9, and Joe Flacco (CIN) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Aaron Rodgers or Joe Flacco a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Aaron Rodgers outscored Joe Flacco 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.