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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Bryce Young vs Geno SmithWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Bryce Young is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 13.6 PPG to Geno Smith's 11.6 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. Geno Smith at 11.6 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Bryce Young higher, but do not fade Geno Smith 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

Pass Yds

3,011

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

216

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 5

QBLas Vegas Raiders#34

Geno Smith

PPG

11.6

Games

Pass Yds

3,025

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

109

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

Bryce Young

Geno Smith

Head to Head

13.6 PPG11.6 PPG

16 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Bryce Young: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) QB (ranked #28 at the position). Geno Smith: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) QB (ranked #34 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Bryce Young is producing at 62% of elite pace and Geno Smith at 53%. That ranking gap means Bryce Young carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Bryce Young vs Geno Smith: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Bryce Young and Geno Smith is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Carolina Panthers quarterback put up 13.6 PPG in 2025 over 16 games; Geno Smith of the Las Vegas Raiders averaged 11.6 in 15. A 2.0-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 2.0 points favors Bryce Young, 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. Bryce Young threw for 3011 yards and 23 touchdowns, while Geno Smith posted 3025 yards and 19 scores. Volume, red zone efficiency, and game script are the key week-to-week differentiators when neither carries rushing upside.

One scheduling note: Bryce Young is off Week 5 and Geno Smith Week 13. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in quarterback for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

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. Geno Smith (age 35) is on the back end of his prime. Strong now, but dynasty value declines year over year.

Did You Know?

•Bryce Young outscored Geno Smith by a projected 34 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Bryce Young played 16 games in 2025 compared to Geno Smith's 15. 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.
•Bryce Young is 11 years younger than Geno Smith (24 vs 35), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Bryce Young vs Geno Smith: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Bryce Young	Geno Smith
PPG (Half-PPR)	13.6	11.6
Games Played	16	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	218	174
Passing Yards	3,011	3,025
Passing TDs	23	19
Pass Yds/Game	188.2	201.7
Rushing Yards	216	109
Rushing TDs	2	0
Total TDs	25	19
TDs/Game	1.6	1.3
Age	24	35
Experience	2 yrs	12 yrs
Bye Week	Week 5	Week 13

Summary

13.6 PPG for Bryce Young versus 11.6 for Geno Smith in 2025. The baseline favors Bryce Young, 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 Bryce Young or Geno Smith in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Bryce Young has the edge at 13.6 PPG compared to Geno Smith's 11.6 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 Geno Smith average in 2025?▾

Bryce Young averaged 13.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Geno Smith averaged 11.6 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 2.0 points per game.

When are Bryce Young and Geno Smith's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Bryce Young (CAR) has a bye in Week 5, and Geno Smith (LV) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Bryce Young or Geno Smith a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Bryce Young outscored Geno Smith by 2.0 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.