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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Cam Ward vs Jalen HurtsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jalen Hurts is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 18.8 PPG to Cam Ward's 11.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jalen Hurts is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. Jalen Hurts outscored Cam Ward by 7.8 PPG in 2025 with 33 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Jalen Hurts is the clear pick. Cam Ward 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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QBTennessee Titans#39

Cam Ward

PPG

11.0

Games

Pass Yds

3,169

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

159

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 9

QBPhiladelphia Eagles#7PPG LEADER

Jalen Hurts

PPG

18.8

Games

Pass Yds

3,224

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

421

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Cam Ward

Jalen Hurts

Head to Head

11.0 PPG18.8 PPG

17 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Cam Ward: Tier 5 (Deep League) QB (ranked #39 at the position). Jalen Hurts: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) QB (ranked #7 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Cam Ward is producing at 50% of elite pace and Jalen Hurts at 85%. That ranking gap means Jalen Hurts carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Cam Ward vs Jalen Hurts: The Full Breakdown

The numbers tell a clear story here. Jalen Hurts put up 18.8 fantasy points per game for the Philadelphia Eagles in 2025, while Cam Ward managed 11.0 across 17 games with the Tennessee Titans. A 7.8-point weekly edge is substantial at the quarterback position.

The per-game difference of 7.8 points favors Jalen Hurts, 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.

Jalen Hurts offers meaningful rushing upside with 421 yards on the ground in 2025, which separates his floor from a pocket passer like Cam Ward (3169 passing yards, 15 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: Cam Ward sits Week 9 while Jalen Hurts is off Week 10. 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

Jalen Hurts is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Cam Ward is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Cam Ward (age 24) is in the early stages of his career with 5+ years of starter-caliber upside. His dynasty value is rising. Jalen Hurts (age 27) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons.

Did You Know?

•Jalen Hurts outscored Cam Ward by a projected 133 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Cam Ward played 17 games in 2025 compared to Jalen Hurts's 16. That durability gap means Cam Ward contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jalen Hurts scored 33 total touchdowns in 2025 (2.1 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.
•Jalen Hurts added 421 rushing yards in 2025, which historically correlates with a higher fantasy floor in bad passing matchups.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Cam Ward vs Jalen Hurts: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cam Ward	Jalen Hurts
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.0	18.8
Games Played	17	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	187	301
Passing Yards	3,169	3,224
Passing TDs	15	25
Pass Yds/Game	186.4	201.5
Rushing Yards	159	421
Rushing TDs	2	8
Total TDs	17	33
TDs/Game	1.0	2.1
Age	24	27
Experience	-	5 yrs
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 10

Summary

18.8 PPG for Jalen Hurts versus 11.0 for Cam Ward in 2025. The baseline favors Jalen Hurts, 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 Cam Ward or Jalen Hurts in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jalen Hurts has the edge at 18.8 PPG compared to Cam Ward's 11.0 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 Cam Ward and Jalen Hurts average in 2025?▾

Cam Ward averaged 11.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Jalen Hurts averaged 18.8 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 7.8 points per game.

When are Cam Ward and Jalen Hurts's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Cam Ward (TEN) has a bye in Week 9, and Jalen Hurts (PHI) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Cam Ward or Jalen Hurts a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Jalen Hurts outscored Cam Ward by 7.8 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.