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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Aidan O'Connell vs Justin FieldsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Justin Fields is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 15.9 PPG to Aidan O'Connell's 12.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Justin Fields is the better fantasy play this season.

Justin Fields has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 3.1-PPG advantage is real (15.9 to 12.8), and Justin Fields's 11 touchdowns show scoring upside. Aidan O'Connell 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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QBLas Vegas Raiders#99

Aidan O'Connell

PPG

12.8

Games

Pass Yds

2,650

Pass TDs

Bye

Week 10

QBNew York Jets#20PPG LEADER

Justin Fields

PPG

15.9

Games

Pass Yds

1,259

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

383

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

Aidan O'Connell

Justin Fields

Head to Head

12.8 PPG15.9 PPG

13 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Aidan O'Connell: Tier 5 (Deep League) QB (ranked #99 at the position). Justin Fields: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #20 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Aidan O'Connell is producing at 58% of elite pace and Justin Fields at 72%. That ranking gap means Justin Fields carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Aidan O'Connell vs Justin Fields: The Full Breakdown

Two quarterbacks who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Aidan O'Connell (Las Vegas Raiders) finished the 2025 season averaging 12.8 fantasy points per game in 13 games. Justin Fields (New York Jets) came in at 15.9 PPG over 9 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Justin Fields carries a 3.1-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both lean on arm talent and offensive scheme as traditional pocket passers. Aidan O'Connell threw for 2650 yards and 16 touchdowns, while Justin Fields posted 1259 yards and 7 scores. Volume, red zone efficiency, and game script are the key week-to-week differentiators when neither carries rushing upside.

Aidan O'Connell has his bye in Week 10, and Justin Fields rests in Week 13. 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

If you can acquire Justin Fields at a discount because your league-mates undervalue quarterback production, do it. Aidan O'Connell is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Aidan O'Connell (age 27) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons. Justin Fields (age 27) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons.

Did You Know?

•Justin Fields outscored Aidan O'Connell by a projected 53 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Aidan O'Connell played 13 games in 2025 compared to Justin Fields's 9. 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.
•Justin Fields added 383 rushing yards in 2025, which historically correlates with a higher fantasy floor in bad passing matchups.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Aidan O'Connell vs Justin Fields: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Aidan O'Connell	Justin Fields
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.8	15.9
Games Played	13	9
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	166	143
Passing Yards	2,650	1,259
Passing TDs	16	7
Pass Yds/Game	203.8	139.9
Rushing Yards	68	383
Rushing TDs	0	4
Total TDs	16	11
TDs/Game	1.2	1.2
Age	-	27
Experience	-	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 13

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Justin Fields holds the PPG edge with solid output at 15.9 points per game. Aidan O'Connell averaged 12.8 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Aidan O'Connell or Justin Fields in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Justin Fields has the edge at 15.9 PPG compared to Aidan O'Connell's 12.8 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 Justin Fields average in 2025?▾

Aidan O'Connell averaged 12.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Justin Fields averaged 15.9 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 3.1 points per game.

When are Aidan O'Connell and Justin Fields's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Aidan O'Connell (LV) has a bye in Week 10, and Justin Fields (NYJ) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Aidan O'Connell or Justin Fields a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Justin Fields outscored Aidan O'Connell by 3.1 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.