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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Andy Dalton vs Jake BrowningWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jake Browning is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.3 PPG to Andy Dalton's 9.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jake Browning is the better fantasy play this season.

Jake Browning is the better play on a neutral week. 11.3 PPG with 810 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 Jake Browning higher, but do not fade Andy Dalton entirely.

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

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QBCarolina Panthers#99

Andy Dalton

PPG

9.8

Games

Pass Yds

1,925

Pass TDs

Bye

Week 11

QBTampa Bay Buccaneers#99PPG LEADER

Jake Browning

PPG

11.3

Games

Pass Yds

771

Pass TDs

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Andy Dalton

Jake Browning

Head to Head

9.8 PPG11.3 PPG

10 GP5 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Andy Dalton: 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, Andy Dalton is producing at 45% of elite pace and Jake Browning at 51%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Andy Dalton vs Jake Browning: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Andy Dalton and Jake Browning for your lineup, you are not alone. Andy Dalton finished the 2025 season at 9.8 PPG for the Carolina Panthers (10 games), and Jake Browning averaged 11.3 for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5 games).

That 1.5-point weekly advantage for Jake Browning 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. Andy Dalton threw for 1925 yards and 10 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.

Both share a Week 11 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking quarterbacks this deep on your bench, plan your replacement quarterback early.

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: Andy Dalton (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?

•Jake Browning outscored Andy Dalton by a projected 26 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Andy Dalton played 10 games in 2025 compared to Jake Browning's 5. That durability gap means Andy Dalton contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Andy Dalton scored 10 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.0 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.
•Both players share a Week 11 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Andy Dalton vs Jake Browning: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Andy Dalton	Jake Browning
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.8	11.3
Games Played	10	5
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	98	57
Passing Yards	1,925	771
Passing TDs	10	6
Pass Yds/Game	192.5	154.2
Rushing Yards	42	39
Rushing TDs	0	1
Total TDs	10	7
TDs/Game	1.0	1.4
Age	-	30
Experience	-	7 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 11

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Jake Browning at 11.3 PPG, 1.5 points per game above Andy Dalton's 9.8. 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 Andy Dalton or Jake Browning in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jake Browning has the edge at 11.3 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 Jake Browning average in 2025?▾

Andy Dalton averaged 9.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 10 games in 2025. Jake Browning averaged 11.3 PPG over 5 games. That is a difference of 1.5 points per game.

Do Andy Dalton and Jake Browning share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Andy Dalton and Jake Browning share a Week 11 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at quarterback for that week.

Is Andy Dalton or Jake Browning a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Jake Browning outscored Andy Dalton 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.