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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Andy Dalton vs Joe FlaccoWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Joe Flacco 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

Joe Flacco is the better fantasy play this season.

Joe Flacco has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 1.5-PPG advantage is real (11.3 to 9.8), and Joe Flacco's 16 touchdowns show scoring upside. Andy Dalton is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

QBCincinnati Bengals#37PPG LEADER

Joe Flacco

PPG

11.3

Games

Pass Yds

2,479

Pass TDs

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Andy Dalton

Joe Flacco

Head to Head

9.8 PPG11.3 PPG

10 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Andy Dalton: Tier 5 (Deep League) QB (ranked #99 at the position). Joe Flacco: Tier 5 (Deep League) QB (ranked #37 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Andy Dalton is producing at 45% of elite pace and Joe Flacco at 51%. That ranking gap means Joe Flacco carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Andy Dalton vs Joe Flacco: The Full Breakdown

Two quarterbacks who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Andy Dalton (Carolina Panthers) finished the 2025 season averaging 9.8 fantasy points per game in 10 games. Joe Flacco (Cincinnati Bengals) came in at 11.3 PPG over 13 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Joe Flacco carries a 1.5-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. Andy Dalton threw for 1925 yards and 10 touchdowns, while Joe Flacco posted 2479 yards and 15 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 Joe Flacco Week 6. 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: Andy Dalton (age 27) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons. Joe Flacco (age 41) is on the back end of his prime. Strong now, but dynasty value declines year over year.

Did You Know?

•Joe Flacco outscored Andy Dalton by a projected 26 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Joe Flacco played 13 games in 2025 compared to Andy Dalton's 10. That durability gap means Joe Flacco contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Joe Flacco scored 16 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.2 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Andy Dalton vs Joe Flacco: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Andy Dalton	Joe Flacco
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.8	11.3
Games Played	10	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	98	147
Passing Yards	1,925	2,479
Passing TDs	10	15
Pass Yds/Game	192.5	190.7
Rushing Yards	42	35
Rushing TDs	0	1
Total TDs	10	16
TDs/Game	1.0	1.2
Age	-	41
Experience	-	17 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 6

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Joe Flacco holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 11.3 points per game. Andy Dalton averaged 9.8 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 Andy Dalton or Joe Flacco in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Joe Flacco 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 Joe Flacco average in 2025?▾

Andy Dalton averaged 9.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 10 games in 2025. Joe Flacco averaged 11.3 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 1.5 points per game.

When are Andy Dalton and Joe Flacco's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Andy Dalton (CAR) has a bye in Week 11, and Joe Flacco (CIN) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Andy Dalton or Joe Flacco a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Joe Flacco 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.