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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Cooper Rush vs Justin FieldsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Justin Fields is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 15.9 PPG to Cooper Rush's 11.1 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Justin Fields is the better fantasy play this season.

Justin Fields has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 4.8-PPG advantage is real (15.9 to 11.1), and Justin Fields's 11 touchdowns show scoring upside. Cooper Rush is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

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QBDallas Cowboys#99

Cooper Rush

PPG

11.1

Games

Pass Yds

1,985

Pass TDs

Bye

Week 7

QBNew York Jets#20PPG LEADER

Justin Fields

PPG

15.9

Games

Pass Yds

1,259

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

383

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

Cooper Rush

Justin Fields

Head to Head

11.1 PPG15.9 PPG

10 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Cooper Rush: Tier 5 (Deep League) QB (ranked #99 at the position). Justin Fields: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #20 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Cooper Rush is producing at 50% of elite pace and Justin Fields at 72%. That ranking gap means Justin Fields carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Cooper Rush vs Justin Fields: The Full Breakdown

Two quarterbacks who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Cooper Rush (Dallas Cowboys) finished the 2025 season averaging 11.1 fantasy points per game in 10 games. Justin Fields (New York Jets) came in at 15.9 PPG over 9 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Justin Fields carries a 4.8-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.

Both lean on arm talent and offensive scheme as traditional pocket passers. Cooper Rush threw for 1985 yards and 12 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.

Cooper Rush has his bye in Week 7, 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

If you can acquire Justin Fields at a discount because your league-mates undervalue quarterback production, do it. Cooper Rush is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Cooper Rush (age 27) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons. Justin Fields (age 27) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons.

Did You Know?

•Justin Fields outscored Cooper Rush by a projected 82 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Cooper Rush played 10 games in 2025 compared to Justin Fields's 9. That durability gap means Cooper Rush contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Cooper Rush scored 12 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.2 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

Cooper Rush vs Justin Fields: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cooper Rush	Justin Fields
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.1	15.9
Games Played	10	9
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	111	143
Passing Yards	1,985	1,259
Passing TDs	12	7
Pass Yds/Game	198.5	139.9
Rushing Yards	28	383
Rushing TDs	0	4
Total TDs	12	11
TDs/Game	1.2	1.2
Age	-	27
Experience	-	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 13

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Justin Fields holds the PPG edge with solid output at 15.9 points per game. Cooper Rush averaged 11.1 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 Cooper Rush or Justin Fields in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Justin Fields has the edge at 15.9 PPG compared to Cooper Rush's 11.1 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 Cooper Rush and Justin Fields average in 2025?▾

Cooper Rush averaged 11.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 10 games in 2025. Justin Fields averaged 15.9 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 4.8 points per game.

When are Cooper Rush and Justin Fields's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Cooper Rush (DAL) has a bye in Week 7, and Justin Fields (NYJ) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Cooper Rush or Justin Fields a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Justin Fields outscored Cooper Rush by 4.8 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.