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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Andy Dalton vs Bryce YoungWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Bryce Young is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 13.6 PPG to Andy Dalton's 9.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Bryce Young is the better fantasy play this season.

Bryce Young is the better play on a neutral week. 13.6 PPG with 3,227 yards gives a reliable baseline. Andy Dalton at 9.8 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Bryce Young higher, but do not fade Andy Dalton entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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QBCarolina Panthers#99

Andy Dalton

PPG

9.8

Games

Pass Yds

1,925

Pass TDs

Bye

Week 11

QBCarolina Panthers#28PPG LEADER

Bryce Young

PPG

13.6

Games

Pass Yds

3,011

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

216

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Andy Dalton

Bryce Young

Head to Head

9.8 PPG13.6 PPG

10 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Andy Dalton: Tier 5 (Deep League) QB (ranked #99 at the position). Bryce Young: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) QB (ranked #28 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Andy Dalton is producing at 45% of elite pace and Bryce Young at 62%. That ranking gap means Bryce Young carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Andy Dalton vs Bryce Young: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Andy Dalton and Bryce Young is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Carolina Panthers quarterback put up 9.8 PPG in 2025 over 10 games; Bryce Young of the Carolina Panthers averaged 13.6 in 16. A 3.8-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 3.8 points favors Bryce Young, 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. Andy Dalton threw for 1925 yards and 10 touchdowns, while Bryce Young posted 3011 yards and 23 scores. Volume, red zone efficiency, and game script are the key week-to-week differentiators when neither carries rushing upside.

One scheduling note: Andy Dalton is off Week 11 and Bryce Young Week 5. 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

Bryce Young is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Andy Dalton is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Andy Dalton (age 27) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons. Bryce Young (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?

•Bryce Young outscored Andy Dalton by a projected 65 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Bryce Young played 16 games in 2025 compared to Andy Dalton's 10. That durability gap means Bryce Young contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Bryce Young scored 25 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Andy Dalton vs Bryce Young: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Andy Dalton	Bryce Young
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.8	13.6
Games Played	10	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	98	218
Passing Yards	1,925	3,011
Passing TDs	10	23
Pass Yds/Game	192.5	188.2
Rushing Yards	42	216
Rushing TDs	0	2
Total TDs	10	25
TDs/Game	1.0	1.6
Age	-	24
Experience	-	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 5

Summary

13.6 PPG for Bryce Young versus 9.8 for Andy Dalton in 2025. The baseline favors Bryce Young, 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 Andy Dalton or Bryce Young in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Bryce Young has the edge at 13.6 PPG compared to Andy Dalton's 9.8 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 Andy Dalton and Bryce Young average in 2025?▾

Andy Dalton averaged 9.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 10 games in 2025. Bryce Young averaged 13.6 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 3.8 points per game.

When are Andy Dalton and Bryce Young's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Andy Dalton (CAR) has a bye in Week 11, and Bryce Young (CAR) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Andy Dalton or Bryce Young a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Bryce Young outscored Andy Dalton by 3.8 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.