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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Caleb Williams vs Joe FlaccoWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Caleb Williams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 18.7 PPG to Joe Flacco's 11.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Caleb Williams is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. Caleb Williams outscored Joe Flacco by 7.4 PPG in 2025 with 31 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Caleb Williams is the clear pick. Joe Flacco profiles as a matchup-dependent quarterback who can spike but lacks the consistent floor.

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

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QBChicago Bears#8PPG LEADER

Caleb Williams

PPG

18.7

Games

Pass Yds

3,942

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

383

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 10

QBCincinnati Bengals#37

Joe Flacco

PPG

11.3

Games

Pass Yds

2,479

Pass TDs

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Caleb Williams

Joe Flacco

Head to Head

18.7 PPG11.3 PPG

17 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Caleb Williams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) QB (ranked #8 at the position). Joe Flacco: Tier 5 (Deep League) QB (ranked #37 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Caleb Williams is producing at 85% of elite pace and Joe Flacco at 51%. That ranking gap means Caleb Williams carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Caleb Williams vs Joe Flacco: The Full Breakdown

The numbers tell a clear story here. Caleb Williams put up 18.7 fantasy points per game for the Chicago Bears in 2025, while Joe Flacco managed 11.3 across 13 games with the Cincinnati Bengals. A 7.4-point weekly edge is substantial at the quarterback position.

The per-game difference of 7.4 points favors Caleb Williams, 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. Caleb Williams threw for 3942 yards and 27 touchdowns, while Joe Flacco posted 2479 yards and 15 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: Caleb Williams sits Week 10 while Joe Flacco is off Week 6. 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

Caleb Williams is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Joe Flacco is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Caleb Williams (age 24) is in the early stages of his career with 5+ years of starter-caliber upside. His dynasty value is rising. Joe Flacco (age 41) is on the back end of his prime. Strong now, but dynasty value declines year over year.

Did You Know?

•Caleb Williams outscored Joe Flacco by a projected 126 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Caleb Williams played 17 games in 2025 compared to Joe Flacco's 13. 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.
•Caleb Williams is 17 years younger than Joe Flacco (24 vs 41), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Caleb Williams vs Joe Flacco: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Caleb Williams	Joe Flacco
PPG (Half-PPR)	18.7	11.3
Games Played	17	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	318	147
Passing Yards	3,942	2,479
Passing TDs	27	15
Pass Yds/Game	231.9	190.7
Rushing Yards	383	35
Rushing TDs	3	1
Total TDs	31	16
TDs/Game	1.8	1.2
Age	24	41
Experience	1 yrs	17 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 6

Summary

18.7 PPG for Caleb Williams versus 11.3 for Joe Flacco in 2025. The baseline favors Caleb Williams, 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 Caleb Williams or Joe Flacco in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Caleb Williams has the edge at 18.7 PPG compared to Joe Flacco's 11.3 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 Caleb Williams and Joe Flacco average in 2025?▾

Caleb Williams averaged 18.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Joe Flacco averaged 11.3 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 7.4 points per game.

When are Caleb Williams and Joe Flacco's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Caleb Williams (CHI) has a bye in Week 10, and Joe Flacco (CIN) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Caleb Williams or Joe Flacco a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Caleb Williams outscored Joe Flacco by 7.4 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.