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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Gardner Minshew vs Jaxson DartWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jaxson Dart is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 17.3 PPG to Gardner Minshew's 12.4 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jaxson Dart is the better fantasy play this season.

Jaxson Dart has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 4.9-PPG advantage is real (17.3 to 12.4), and Jaxson Dart's 24 touchdowns show scoring upside. Gardner Minshew is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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QBLas Vegas Raiders#99

Gardner Minshew

PPG

12.4

Games

Pass Yds

2,420

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

125

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 10

QBNew York Giants#14PPG LEADER

Jaxson Dart

PPG

17.3

Games

Pass Yds

2,272

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

487

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Gardner Minshew

Jaxson Dart

Head to Head

12.4 PPG17.3 PPG

12 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Gardner Minshew: Tier 5 (Deep League) QB (ranked #99 at the position). Jaxson Dart: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #14 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Gardner Minshew is producing at 56% of elite pace and Jaxson Dart at 79%. That ranking gap means Jaxson Dart carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Gardner Minshew vs Jaxson Dart: The Full Breakdown

Two quarterbacks who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Gardner Minshew (Las Vegas Raiders) finished the 2025 season averaging 12.4 fantasy points per game in 12 games. Jaxson Dart (New York Giants) came in at 17.3 PPG over 14 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Jaxson Dart carries a 4.9-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.

Jaxson Dart offers meaningful rushing upside with 487 yards on the ground in 2025, which separates his floor from a pocket passer like Gardner Minshew (2420 passing yards, 14 touchdowns). In games where the passing matchup looks ugly, that rushing production can be the entire difference on a start/sit call.

Gardner Minshew has his bye in Week 10, and Jaxson Dart rests in Week 8. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at quarterback for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Jaxson Dart at a discount because your league-mates undervalue quarterback production, do it. Gardner Minshew is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Gardner Minshew (age 27) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons. Jaxson Dart (age 23) is in the early stages of his career with 5+ years of starter-caliber upside. His dynasty value is rising.

Did You Know?

•Jaxson Dart outscored Gardner Minshew by a projected 83 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jaxson Dart played 14 games in 2025 compared to Gardner Minshew's 12. That durability gap means Jaxson Dart contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jaxson Dart scored 24 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.7 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.
•Jaxson Dart added 487 rushing yards in 2025, which historically correlates with a higher fantasy floor in bad passing matchups.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Gardner Minshew vs Jaxson Dart: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Gardner Minshew	Jaxson Dart
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.4	17.3
Games Played	12	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	149	242
Passing Yards	2,420	2,272
Passing TDs	14	15
Pass Yds/Game	201.7	162.3
Rushing Yards	125	487
Rushing TDs	1	9
Total TDs	15	24
TDs/Game	1.3	1.7
Age	-	23
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 8

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Jaxson Dart holds the PPG edge with solid output at 17.3 points per game. Gardner Minshew averaged 12.4 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Gardner Minshew or Jaxson Dart in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jaxson Dart has the edge at 17.3 PPG compared to Gardner Minshew's 12.4 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 Gardner Minshew and Jaxson Dart average in 2025?▾

Gardner Minshew averaged 12.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Jaxson Dart averaged 17.3 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 4.9 points per game.

When are Gardner Minshew and Jaxson Dart's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Gardner Minshew (LV) has a bye in Week 10, and Jaxson Dart (NYG) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Gardner Minshew or Jaxson Dart a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Jaxson Dart outscored Gardner Minshew by 4.9 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.