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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Bryce Young vs Caleb WilliamsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Caleb Williams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 18.7 PPG to Bryce Young's 13.6 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Caleb Williams is the better fantasy play this season.

Caleb Williams is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 18.7 PPG and 4,347 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Bryce Young (13.6 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Caleb Williams as the starter and Bryce Young as depth.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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QBCarolina Panthers#28

Bryce Young

PPG

13.6

Games

Pass Yds

3,011

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

216

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 5

QBChicago Bears#8PPG LEADER

Caleb Williams

PPG

18.7

Games

Pass Yds

3,942

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

383

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Bryce Young

Caleb Williams

Head to Head

13.6 PPG18.7 PPG

16 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Bryce Young: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) QB (ranked #28 at the position). Caleb Williams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) QB (ranked #8 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Bryce Young is producing at 62% of elite pace and Caleb Williams at 85%. That ranking gap means Caleb Williams carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Bryce Young vs Caleb Williams: The Full Breakdown

Bryce Young and Caleb Williams are both viable fantasy quarterbacks heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Bryce Young averaged 13.6 PPG across 16 games with the Carolina Panthers, while Caleb Williams posted 18.7 PPG in 17 appearances for the Chicago Bears.

A 5.1-PPG gap gives Caleb Williams the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both lean on arm talent and offensive scheme as traditional pocket passers. Bryce Young threw for 3011 yards and 23 touchdowns, while Caleb Williams posted 3942 yards and 27 scores. Volume, red zone efficiency, and game script are the key week-to-week differentiators when neither carries rushing upside.

Bryce Young has his bye in Week 5, and Caleb Williams rests in Week 10. 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

If you can acquire Caleb Williams at a discount because your league-mates undervalue quarterback production, do it. Bryce Young is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Bryce Young (age 24) is in the early stages of his career with 5+ years of starter-caliber upside. His dynasty value is rising. Caleb Williams (age 24) is in the early stages of his career with 5+ years of starter-caliber upside. His dynasty value is rising.

Did You Know?

•Caleb Williams outscored Bryce Young by a projected 87 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Caleb Williams played 17 games in 2025 compared to Bryce Young's 16. That durability gap means Caleb Williams contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Caleb Williams scored 31 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.8 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.
•Caleb Williams added 383 rushing yards in 2025, which historically correlates with a higher fantasy floor in bad passing matchups.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Bryce Young vs Caleb Williams: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Bryce Young	Caleb Williams
PPG (Half-PPR)	13.6	18.7
Games Played	16	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	218	318
Passing Yards	3,011	3,942
Passing TDs	23	27
Pass Yds/Game	188.2	231.9
Rushing Yards	216	383
Rushing TDs	2	3
Total TDs	25	31
TDs/Game	1.6	1.8
Age	24	24
Experience	2 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 5	Week 10

Summary

Caleb Williams outscored Bryce Young by 5.1 PPG in 2025 (18.7 to 13.6). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Bryce Young or Caleb Williams in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Caleb Williams has the edge at 18.7 PPG compared to Bryce Young's 13.6 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 Bryce Young and Caleb Williams average in 2025?▾

Bryce Young averaged 13.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Caleb Williams averaged 18.7 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 5.1 points per game.

When are Bryce Young and Caleb Williams's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Bryce Young (CAR) has a bye in Week 5, and Caleb Williams (CHI) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Bryce Young or Caleb Williams a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Caleb Williams outscored Bryce Young by 5.1 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.