Daniel Jones vs Joe Flacco: Who Should You Start?
Two quarterbacks who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Daniel Jones (Indianapolis Colts) finished the 2025 season averaging 18.0 fantasy points per game in 13 games. Joe Flacco (Cincinnati Bengals) came in at 12.1 PPG over 13 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.
Daniel Jones carries a 5.9-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. Daniel Jones threw for 3101 yards and 19 touchdowns, while Joe Flacco posted 2479 yards and 15 scores. Volume, red zone efficiency, and game script are the key week-to-week differentiators when neither carries rushing upside.
One scheduling note: Daniel Jones is off Week 14 and Joe Flacco Week 12. 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.
