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Bryce Young vs Davis MillsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Bryce Young is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 13.6 PPG to Davis Mills's 11.4 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Bryce Young is the better fantasy play this season.

Bryce Young is the better play on a neutral week. 13.6 PPG with 3,227 yards gives a reliable baseline. Davis Mills at 11.4 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Bryce Young higher, but do not fade Davis Mills entirely.

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

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QBCarolina Panthers#28PPG LEADER
Bryce Young
PPG
13.6
Games
16
Pass Yds
3,011
Pass TDs
23
Rush Yds
216
Rush TDs
2
Bye
Week 5
QBHouston Texans#36
Davis Mills
PPG
11.4
Games
6
Pass Yds
915
Pass TDs
5
Rush TDs
1
Bye
Week 8

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Bryce Young
Davis Mills

Head to Head

13.6 PPG11.4 PPG
16 GP6 GP
Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Bryce Young: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) QB (ranked #28 at the position). Davis Mills: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) QB (ranked #36 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Bryce Young is producing at 62% of elite pace and Davis Mills at 52%. That ranking gap means Bryce Young carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Bryce Young vs Davis Mills: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Bryce Young and Davis Mills for your lineup, you are not alone. Bryce Young finished the 2025 season at 13.6 PPG for the Carolina Panthers (16 games), and Davis Mills averaged 11.4 for the Houston Texans (6 games).

That 2.2-point weekly advantage for Bryce Young 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.

Both lean on arm talent and offensive scheme as traditional pocket passers. Bryce Young threw for 3011 yards and 23 touchdowns, while Davis Mills posted 915 yards and 5 scores. Volume, red zone efficiency, and game script are the key week-to-week differentiators when neither carries rushing upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Bryce Young sits Week 5 while Davis Mills is off Week 8. 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: Bryce Young (age 24) is in the early stages of his career with 5+ years of starter-caliber upside. His dynasty value is rising. Davis Mills (age 27) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons.

Did You Know?

  • Bryce Young outscored Davis Mills by a projected 37 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Bryce Young played 16 games in 2025 compared to Davis Mills's 6. That durability gap means Bryce Young contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
  • Bryce Young scored 25 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Bryce Young vs Davis Mills: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatBryce YoungDavis Mills
PPG (Half-PPR)13.611.4
Games Played166
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)21868
Passing Yards3,011915
Passing TDs235
Pass Yds/Game188.2152.5
Rushing Yards21660
Rushing TDs21
Total TDs256
TDs/Game1.61.0
Age2427
Experience2 yrs4 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 5Week 8

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Bryce Young at 13.6 PPG, 2.2 points per game above Davis Mills's 11.4. 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 Bryce Young or Davis Mills in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Bryce Young has the edge at 13.6 PPG compared to Davis Mills's 11.4 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 Davis Mills average in 2025?

Bryce Young averaged 13.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Davis Mills averaged 11.4 PPG over 6 games. That is a difference of 2.2 points per game.

When are Bryce Young and Davis Mills's bye weeks in 2026?

Bryce Young (CAR) has a bye in Week 5, and Davis Mills (HOU) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Bryce Young or Davis Mills a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?

Bryce Young outscored Davis Mills by 2.2 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.