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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Aidan O'Connell vs Shedeur SandersWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Aidan O'Connell is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.8 PPG to Shedeur Sanders's 10.6 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

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

Aidan O'Connell has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.2-PPG advantage is real (12.8 to 10.6), and Aidan O'Connell's 16 touchdowns show scoring upside. Shedeur Sanders 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#99PPG LEADER

Aidan O'Connell

PPG

12.8

Games

Pass Yds

2,650

Pass TDs

Bye

Week 10

QBCleveland Browns#40

Shedeur Sanders

PPG

10.6

Games

Pass Yds

1,400

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

169

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Aidan O'Connell

Shedeur Sanders

Head to Head

12.8 PPG10.6 PPG

13 GP8 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Aidan O'Connell: Tier 5 (Deep League) QB (ranked #99 at the position). Shedeur Sanders: Tier 5 (Deep League) QB (ranked #40 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Aidan O'Connell is producing at 58% of elite pace and Shedeur Sanders at 48%. That ranking gap means Shedeur Sanders carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Aidan O'Connell vs Shedeur Sanders: 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. Shedeur Sanders (Cleveland Browns) came in at 10.6 PPG over 8 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Aidan O'Connell carries a 2.2-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 Shedeur Sanders posted 1400 yards and 7 scores. Volume, red zone efficiency, and game script are the key week-to-week differentiators when neither carries rushing upside.

One scheduling note: Aidan O'Connell is off Week 10 and Shedeur Sanders 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: Aidan O'Connell (age 27) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons. Shedeur Sanders (age 24) is in the early stages of his career with 5+ years of starter-caliber upside. His dynasty value is rising.

Did You Know?

•Aidan O'Connell outscored Shedeur Sanders by a projected 37 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Aidan O'Connell played 13 games in 2025 compared to Shedeur Sanders's 8. 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 Shedeur Sanders: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Aidan O'Connell	Shedeur Sanders
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.8	10.6
Games Played	13	8
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	166	85
Passing Yards	2,650	1,400
Passing TDs	16	7
Pass Yds/Game	203.8	175.0
Rushing Yards	68	169
Rushing TDs	0	1
Total TDs	16	8
TDs/Game	1.2	1.0
Age	-	24
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 11

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Aidan O'Connell holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 12.8 points per game. Shedeur Sanders averaged 10.6 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 Shedeur Sanders in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Aidan O'Connell has the edge at 12.8 PPG compared to Shedeur Sanders's 10.6 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 Shedeur Sanders average in 2025?▾

Aidan O'Connell averaged 12.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Shedeur Sanders averaged 10.6 PPG over 8 games. That is a difference of 2.2 points per game.

When are Aidan O'Connell and Shedeur Sanders's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Aidan O'Connell or Shedeur Sanders a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Aidan O'Connell outscored Shedeur Sanders by 2.2 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.