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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Aidan O'Connell vs Jake BrowningWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Aidan O'Connell is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.8 PPG to Jake Browning's 11.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Aidan O'Connell is the better fantasy play this season.

Aidan O'Connell is the better play on a neutral week. 12.8 PPG with 2,718 yards gives a reliable baseline. Jake Browning at 11.3 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Aidan O'Connell higher, but do not fade Jake Browning entirely.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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QBLas Vegas Raiders#99PPG LEADER

Aidan O'Connell

PPG

12.8

Games

Pass Yds

2,650

Pass TDs

Bye

Week 10

QBTampa Bay Buccaneers#99

Jake Browning

PPG

11.3

Games

Pass Yds

771

Pass TDs

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Aidan O'Connell

Jake Browning

Head to Head

12.8 PPG11.3 PPG

13 GP5 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Aidan O'Connell: Tier 5 (Deep League) QB (ranked #99 at the position). Jake Browning: Tier 5 (Deep League) QB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Aidan O'Connell is producing at 58% of elite pace and Jake Browning at 51%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Aidan O'Connell vs Jake Browning: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Aidan O'Connell and Jake Browning for your lineup, you are not alone. Aidan O'Connell finished the 2025 season at 12.8 PPG for the Las Vegas Raiders (13 games), and Jake Browning averaged 11.3 for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5 games).

That 1.5-point weekly advantage for Aidan O'Connell is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Both lean on arm talent and offensive scheme as traditional pocket passers. Aidan O'Connell threw for 2650 yards and 16 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.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Aidan O'Connell sits Week 10 while Jake Browning is off Week 11. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

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: Aidan O'Connell (age 27) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons. Jake Browning (age 30) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons.

Did You Know?

•Aidan O'Connell outscored Jake Browning by a projected 26 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Aidan O'Connell played 13 games in 2025 compared to Jake Browning's 5. That durability gap means Aidan O'Connell contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Aidan O'Connell scored 16 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.2 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Aidan O'Connell vs Jake Browning: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Aidan O'Connell	Jake Browning
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.8	11.3
Games Played	13	5
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	166	57
Passing Yards	2,650	771
Passing TDs	16	6
Pass Yds/Game	203.8	154.2
Rushing Yards	68	39
Rushing TDs	0	1
Total TDs	16	7
TDs/Game	1.2	1.4
Age	-	30
Experience	-	7 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 11

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Aidan O'Connell at 12.8 PPG, 1.5 points per game above Jake Browning's 11.3. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Aidan O'Connell or Jake Browning in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Aidan O'Connell has the edge at 12.8 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 Aidan O'Connell and Jake Browning average in 2025?▾

Aidan O'Connell averaged 12.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Jake Browning averaged 11.3 PPG over 5 games. That is a difference of 1.5 points per game.

When are Aidan O'Connell and Jake Browning's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Aidan O'Connell (LV) has a bye in Week 10, and Jake Browning (TB) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Aidan O'Connell or Jake Browning a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Aidan O'Connell outscored Jake Browning by 1.5 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.