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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Bo Nix vs Justin HerbertWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Bo Nix is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 17.9 PPG to Justin Herbert's 17.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Bo Nix is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Bo Nix and Justin Herbert are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.0-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

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

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QBDenver Broncos#11PPG LEADER

Bo Nix

PPG

17.9

Games

Pass Yds

3,931

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

356

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 10

QBLos Angeles Chargers#10

Justin Herbert

PPG

17.9

Games

Pass Yds

3,727

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

498

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Bo Nix

Justin Herbert

Head to Head

17.9 PPG17.9 PPG

17 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Bo Nix: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) QB (ranked #11 at the position). Justin Herbert: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) QB (ranked #10 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Bo Nix is producing at 81% of elite pace and Justin Herbert at 81%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Bo Nix vs Justin Herbert: The Full Breakdown

Bo Nix (17.9 PPG) and Justin Herbert (17.9 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two quarterbacks are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Bo Nix played 17 games for the Denver Broncos; Justin Herbert suited up 16 times for the Los Angeles Chargers.

A 0.0-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Justin Herbert offers meaningful rushing upside with 498 yards on the ground in 2025, which separates his floor from a pocket passer like Bo Nix (3931 passing yards, 25 touchdowns). In games where the passing matchup looks ugly, that rushing production can be the entire difference on a start/sit call.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Bo Nix sits Week 10 while Justin Herbert is off Week 7. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

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: Bo Nix (age 26) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons. Justin Herbert (age 28) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons.

Did You Know?

•Bo Nix outscored Justin Herbert by a projected 0 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Bo Nix played 17 games in 2025 compared to Justin Herbert's 16. That durability gap means Bo Nix contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Bo Nix scored 30 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.8 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.
•Justin Herbert added 498 rushing yards in 2025, which historically correlates with a higher fantasy floor in bad passing matchups.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Bo Nix vs Justin Herbert: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Bo Nix	Justin Herbert
PPG (Half-PPR)	17.9	17.9
Games Played	17	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	304	286
Passing Yards	3,931	3,727
Passing TDs	25	26
Pass Yds/Game	231.2	232.9
Rushing Yards	356	498
Rushing TDs	5	2
Total TDs	30	28
TDs/Game	1.8	1.8
Age	26	28
Experience	1 yrs	5 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 7

Summary

17.9 PPG for Bo Nix versus 17.9 for Justin Herbert in 2025. The baseline favors Bo Nix, 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 Bo Nix or Justin Herbert in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Bo Nix has the edge at 17.9 PPG compared to Justin Herbert's 17.9 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 Bo Nix and Justin Herbert average in 2025?▾

Bo Nix averaged 17.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Justin Herbert averaged 17.9 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 0.0 points per game.

When are Bo Nix and Justin Herbert's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Bo Nix (DEN) has a bye in Week 10, and Justin Herbert (LAC) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Bo Nix or Justin Herbert a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Bo Nix outscored Justin Herbert by 0.0 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.