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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Caleb Williams vs Justin FieldsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Caleb Williams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 18.7 PPG to Justin Fields's 15.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Caleb Williams is the better fantasy play this season.

Caleb Williams is the better play on a neutral week. 18.7 PPG with 4,347 yards gives a reliable baseline. Justin Fields at 15.9 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Caleb Williams higher, but do not fade Justin Fields entirely.

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

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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

QBNew York Jets#20

Justin Fields

PPG

15.9

Games

Pass Yds

1,259

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

383

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

Caleb Williams

Justin Fields

Head to Head

18.7 PPG15.9 PPG

17 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Caleb Williams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) QB (ranked #8 at the position). Justin Fields: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #20 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Caleb Williams is producing at 85% of elite pace and Justin Fields at 72%. That ranking gap means Caleb Williams carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Caleb Williams vs Justin Fields: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Caleb Williams and Justin Fields is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Chicago Bears quarterback put up 18.7 PPG in 2025 over 17 games; Justin Fields of the New York Jets averaged 15.9 in 9. A 2.8-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 2.8 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 Justin Fields posted 1259 yards and 7 scores. Volume, red zone efficiency, and game script are the key week-to-week differentiators when neither carries rushing upside.

Caleb Williams has his bye in Week 10, and Justin Fields rests in Week 13. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at quarterback for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

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: Caleb Williams (age 24) is in the early stages of his career with 5+ years of starter-caliber upside. His dynasty value is rising. Justin Fields (age 27) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons.

Did You Know?

•Caleb Williams outscored Justin Fields by a projected 48 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Caleb Williams played 17 games in 2025 compared to Justin Fields's 9. 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.
•Justin Fields added 383 rushing yards in 2025, which historically correlates with a higher fantasy floor in bad passing matchups.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Caleb Williams vs Justin Fields: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Caleb Williams	Justin Fields
PPG (Half-PPR)	18.7	15.9
Games Played	17	9
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	318	143
Passing Yards	3,942	1,259
Passing TDs	27	7
Pass Yds/Game	231.9	139.9
Rushing Yards	383	383
Rushing TDs	3	4
Total TDs	31	11
TDs/Game	1.8	1.2
Age	24	27
Experience	1 yrs	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 13

Summary

18.7 PPG for Caleb Williams versus 15.9 for Justin Fields 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 Justin Fields in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Caleb Williams has the edge at 18.7 PPG compared to Justin Fields's 15.9 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 Justin Fields average in 2025?▾

Caleb Williams averaged 18.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Justin Fields averaged 15.9 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 2.8 points per game.

When are Caleb Williams and Justin Fields's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Caleb Williams (CHI) has a bye in Week 10, and Justin Fields (NYJ) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Caleb Williams or Justin Fields a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Caleb Williams outscored Justin Fields by 2.8 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.