Davis Mills vs Joe Burrow: Who Should You Start?
Deciding between Davis Mills and Joe Burrow is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Houston Texans quarterback put up 11.6 PPG in 2025 over 6 games; Joe Burrow of the Cincinnati Bengals averaged 17.4 in 8. A 5.8-point margin that could shift on any given week.
The per-game difference of 5.8 points favors Joe Burrow, 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. Davis Mills threw for 915 yards and 5 touchdowns, while Joe Burrow posted 1809 yards and 17 scores. Volume, red zone efficiency, and game script are the key week-to-week differentiators when neither carries rushing upside.
One scheduling note: Davis Mills is off Week 14 and Joe Burrow 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.
