Dak Prescott vs Mac Jones: Who Should You Start?
There is a real production gap between these two quarterbacks. Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) averaged 19.0 PPG over 17 games in 2025, outscoring Mac Jones (San Francisco 49ers, 12.4 PPG) by 6.6 points per week. That separation would need a significant matchup swing to overcome.
A 6.6-PPG gap gives Dak Prescott the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.
Both lean on arm talent and offensive scheme as traditional pocket passers. Dak Prescott threw for 4552 yards and 30 touchdowns, while Mac Jones posted 2151 yards and 13 scores. Volume, red zone efficiency, and game script are the key week-to-week differentiators when neither carries rushing upside.
One scheduling note: Dak Prescott is off Week 7 and Mac Jones Week 9. 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.
