Daniel Jones vs Matthew Stafford: Who Should You Start?
Deciding between Daniel Jones and Matthew Stafford is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Indianapolis Colts quarterback put up 18.0 PPG in 2025 over 13 games; Matthew Stafford of the Los Angeles Rams averaged 21.1 in 17. A 3.1-point margin that could shift on any given week.
The per-game difference of 3.1 points favors Matthew Stafford, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one quarterback to the other.
Both lean on arm talent and offensive scheme as traditional pocket passers. Daniel Jones threw for 3101 yards and 19 touchdowns, while Matthew Stafford posted 4707 yards and 46 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 Matthew Stafford Week 6. 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.
