Bryce Young vs Mac Jones: Who Should You Start?
Deciding between Bryce Young and Mac Jones is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Carolina Panthers quarterback put up 14.3 PPG in 2025 over 16 games; Mac Jones of the San Francisco 49ers averaged 12.4 in 11. A 1.9-point margin that could shift on any given week.
The per-game difference of 1.9 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 Mac Jones posted 2151 yards and 13 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 11 and Mac Jones Week 9. 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.
