Dak Prescott vs Jaxson Dart: Who Should You Start?
This is a genuine coin flip on paper. Dak Prescott finished the 2025 season at 19.0 PPG over 17 games with the Dallas Cowboys, while Jaxson Dart clocked in at 17.6 across 14 appearances for the New York Giants. A 1.4-point gap means any given week could go either way.
With a margin this thin, season averages are not the deciding factor. Weekly variables like opponent defense, game script, and injury status carry more weight than a fraction of a PPG. The right start in Week 6 might be the wrong start in Week 14.
Jaxson Dart offers meaningful rushing upside with 487 yards on the ground in 2025, which separates his floor from a pocket passer like Dak Prescott (4552 passing yards, 30 touchdowns). In games where the passing matchup looks ugly, that rushing production can be the entire difference on a start/sit call.
One scheduling note: Dak Prescott is off Week 7 and Jaxson Dart Week 11. 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.