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Bryce Young vs Justin Herbert

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

QBCarolina Panthers

Bryce Young

PPG

14.3

Games

Pass Yds

3,011

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

216

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 11

QBLos Angeles ChargersPPG LEADER

Justin Herbert

PPG

18.7

Games

Pass Yds

3,727

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

498

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 5

Head to Head

14.3 PPG18.7 PPG

16 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 5

Bryce Young vs Justin Herbert: Who Should You Start?

Two quarterbacks who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Bryce Young (Carolina Panthers) finished the 2025 season averaging 14.3 fantasy points per game in 16 games. Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) came in at 18.7 PPG over 16 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Justin Herbert carries a 4.4-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Justin Herbert offers meaningful rushing upside with 498 yards on the ground in 2025, which separates his floor from a pocket passer like Bryce Young (3011 passing yards, 23 touchdowns). In games where the passing matchup looks ugly, that rushing production can be the entire difference on a start/sit call.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Bryce Young sits Week 11 while Justin Herbert is off Week 5. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

The Bottom Line

Based on 2025 production, Justin Herbert holds the PPG edge with strong output at 18.7 points per game. Bryce Young averaged 14.3 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word — for a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Bryce Young or Justin Herbert in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Justin Herbert has the edge at 18.7 PPG compared to Bryce Young's 14.3 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 Bryce Young and Justin Herbert average in 2025?▾

Bryce Young averaged 14.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Justin Herbert averaged 18.7 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 4.4 points per game.

When are Bryce Young and Justin Herbert's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Bryce Young (CAR) has a bye in Week 11, and Justin Herbert (LAC) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Bryce Young or Justin Herbert a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Justin Herbert outscored Bryce Young by 4.4 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.