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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Brock Purdy vs Justin FieldsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Brock Purdy is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 19.7 PPG to Justin Fields's 15.9 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. Justin Fields at 15.9 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Brock Purdy higher, but do not fade Justin Fields 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 Jets#20

Justin Fields

PPG

15.9

Games

Pass Yds

1,259

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

383

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

Brock Purdy

Justin Fields

Head to Head

19.7 PPG15.9 PPG

9 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Brock Purdy: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) QB (ranked #6 at the position). Justin Fields: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #20 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Brock Purdy is producing at 90% of elite pace and Justin Fields at 72%. That ranking gap means Brock Purdy carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Brock Purdy vs Justin Fields: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Brock Purdy and Justin Fields is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The San Francisco 49ers quarterback put up 19.7 PPG in 2025 over 9 games; Justin Fields of the New York Jets averaged 15.9 in 9. A 3.8-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 3.8 points favors Brock Purdy, 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. Brock Purdy threw for 2167 yards and 20 touchdowns, while Justin Fields posted 1259 yards and 7 scores. Volume, red zone efficiency, and game script are the key week-to-week differentiators when neither carries rushing upside.

Brock Purdy has his bye in Week 8, and Justin Fields rests in Week 13. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at quarterback for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Brock Purdy is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Justin Fields is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Brock Purdy (age 26) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons. Justin Fields (age 27) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons.

Did You Know?

•Brock Purdy outscored Justin Fields by a projected 65 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Brock Purdy scored 23 total touchdowns in 2025 (2.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.
•Justin Fields added 383 rushing yards in 2025, which historically correlates with a higher fantasy floor in bad passing matchups.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Brock Purdy vs Justin Fields: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Brock Purdy	Justin Fields
PPG (Half-PPR)	19.7	15.9
Games Played	9	9
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	177	143
Passing Yards	2,167	1,259
Passing TDs	20	7
Pass Yds/Game	240.8	139.9
Rushing Yards	147	383
Rushing TDs	3	4
Total TDs	23	11
TDs/Game	2.6	1.2
Age	26	27
Experience	3 yrs	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 13

Summary

19.7 PPG for Brock Purdy versus 15.9 for Justin Fields in 2025. The baseline favors Brock Purdy, 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 Brock Purdy or Justin Fields in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Brock Purdy has the edge at 19.7 PPG compared to Justin Fields's 15.9 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 Brock Purdy and Justin Fields average in 2025?▾

Brock Purdy averaged 19.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Justin Fields averaged 15.9 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 3.8 points per game.

When are Brock Purdy and Justin Fields's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Brock Purdy (SF) has a bye in Week 8, and Justin Fields (NYJ) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Brock Purdy or Justin Fields a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Brock Purdy outscored Justin Fields 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.