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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Brock Purdy vs Jaxson DartWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Brock Purdy is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 19.7 PPG to Jaxson Dart's 17.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Brock Purdy is the better fantasy play this season.

Brock Purdy is the better play on a neutral week. 19.7 PPG with 2,314 yards gives a reliable baseline. Jaxson Dart at 17.3 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Brock Purdy higher, but do not fade Jaxson Dart entirely.

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

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QBSan Francisco 49ers#6PPG LEADER

Brock Purdy

PPG

19.7

Games

Pass Yds

2,167

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

147

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 8

QBNew York Giants#14

Jaxson Dart

PPG

17.3

Games

Pass Yds

2,272

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

487

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Brock Purdy

Jaxson Dart

Head to Head

19.7 PPG17.3 PPG

9 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Brock Purdy: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) QB (ranked #6 at the position). Jaxson Dart: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #14 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Brock Purdy is producing at 90% of elite pace and Jaxson Dart at 79%. That ranking gap means Brock Purdy carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Brock Purdy vs Jaxson Dart: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Brock Purdy and Jaxson Dart for your lineup, you are not alone. Brock Purdy finished the 2025 season at 19.7 PPG for the San Francisco 49ers (9 games), and Jaxson Dart averaged 17.3 for the New York Giants (14 games).

That 2.4-point weekly advantage for Brock Purdy 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.

Jaxson Dart offers meaningful rushing upside with 487 yards on the ground in 2025, which separates his floor from a pocket passer like Brock Purdy (2167 passing yards, 20 touchdowns). In games where the passing matchup looks ugly, that rushing production can be the entire difference on a start/sit call.

Both share a Week 8 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: Brock Purdy (age 26) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons. Jaxson Dart (age 23) is in the early stages of his career with 5+ years of starter-caliber upside. His dynasty value is rising.

Did You Know?

•Brock Purdy outscored Jaxson Dart by a projected 41 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jaxson Dart played 14 games in 2025 compared to Brock Purdy's 9. That durability gap means Jaxson Dart contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jaxson Dart scored 24 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.7 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.
•Jaxson Dart added 487 rushing yards in 2025, which historically correlates with a higher fantasy floor in bad passing matchups.
•Both players share a Week 8 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Brock Purdy vs Jaxson Dart: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Brock Purdy	Jaxson Dart
PPG (Half-PPR)	19.7	17.3
Games Played	9	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	177	242
Passing Yards	2,167	2,272
Passing TDs	20	15
Pass Yds/Game	240.8	162.3
Rushing Yards	147	487
Rushing TDs	3	9
Total TDs	23	24
TDs/Game	2.6	1.7
Age	26	23
Experience	3 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 8

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Brock Purdy at 19.7 PPG, 2.4 points per game above Jaxson Dart's 17.3. 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 Brock Purdy or Jaxson Dart in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Brock Purdy has the edge at 19.7 PPG compared to Jaxson Dart's 17.3 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 Brock Purdy and Jaxson Dart average in 2025?▾

Brock Purdy averaged 19.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Jaxson Dart averaged 17.3 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 2.4 points per game.

Do Brock Purdy and Jaxson Dart share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Brock Purdy and Jaxson Dart share a Week 8 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at quarterback for that week.

Is Brock Purdy or Jaxson Dart a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Brock Purdy outscored Jaxson Dart by 2.4 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.