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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Dak Prescott vs Justin HerbertWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Dak Prescott is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 18.5 PPG to Justin Herbert's 17.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Dak Prescott is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Dak Prescott and Justin Herbert are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.6-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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QBDallas Cowboys#9PPG LEADER

Dak Prescott

PPG

18.5

Games

Pass Yds

4,552

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

177

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 14

QBLos Angeles Chargers#10

Justin Herbert

PPG

17.9

Games

Pass Yds

3,727

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

498

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Dak Prescott

Justin Herbert

Head to Head

18.5 PPG17.9 PPG

17 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Dak Prescott: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) QB (ranked #9 at the position). Justin Herbert: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) QB (ranked #10 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Dak Prescott is producing at 84% of elite pace and Justin Herbert at 81%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Dak Prescott vs Justin Herbert: The Full Breakdown

Dak Prescott (18.5 PPG) and Justin Herbert (17.9 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two quarterbacks are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Dak Prescott played 17 games for the Dallas Cowboys; Justin Herbert suited up 16 times for the Los Angeles Chargers.

A 0.6-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Justin Herbert offers meaningful rushing upside with 498 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.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Dak Prescott sits Week 14 while Justin Herbert is off Week 7. 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

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: Dak Prescott (age 32) is on the back end of his prime. Strong now, but dynasty value declines year over year. Justin Herbert (age 28) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons.

Did You Know?

•Dak Prescott outscored Justin Herbert by a projected 10 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Dak Prescott played 17 games in 2025 compared to Justin Herbert's 16. That durability gap means Dak Prescott contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Dak Prescott scored 32 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.9 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.
•Justin Herbert added 498 rushing yards in 2025, which historically correlates with a higher fantasy floor in bad passing matchups.
•Justin Herbert is 4 years younger than Dak Prescott (28 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Dak Prescott vs Justin Herbert: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Dak Prescott	Justin Herbert
PPG (Half-PPR)	18.5	17.9
Games Played	17	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	315	286
Passing Yards	4,552	3,727
Passing TDs	30	26
Pass Yds/Game	267.8	232.9
Rushing Yards	177	498
Rushing TDs	2	2
Total TDs	32	28
TDs/Game	1.9	1.8
Age	32	28
Experience	9 yrs	5 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 7

Summary

18.5 PPG for Dak Prescott versus 17.9 for Justin Herbert in 2025. The baseline favors Dak Prescott, 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 Dak Prescott or Justin Herbert in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Dak Prescott has the edge at 18.5 PPG compared to Justin Herbert's 17.9 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 Dak Prescott and Justin Herbert average in 2025?▾

Dak Prescott averaged 18.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Justin Herbert averaged 17.9 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 0.6 points per game.

When are Dak Prescott and Justin Herbert's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Dak Prescott (DAL) has a bye in Week 14, and Justin Herbert (LAC) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Dak Prescott or Justin Herbert a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Dak Prescott outscored Justin Herbert by 0.6 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.