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Gardner Minshew vs Will LevisWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Will Levis is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 13.2 PPG to Gardner Minshew's 12.4 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Will Levis is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Will Levis and Gardner Minshew are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.8-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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QBLas Vegas Raiders#99
Gardner Minshew
PPG
12.4
Games
12
Pass Yds
2,420
Pass TDs
14
Rush Yds
125
Rush TDs
1
Bye
Week 10
QBTennessee Titans#99PPG LEADER
Will Levis
PPG
13.2
Games
14
Pass Yds
2,780
Pass TDs
17
Rush Yds
245
Rush TDs
3
Bye
Week 5

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Gardner Minshew
Will Levis

Head to Head

12.4 PPG13.2 PPG
12 GP14 GP
Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Gardner Minshew: Tier 5 (Deep League) QB (ranked #99 at the position). Will Levis: Tier 5 (Deep League) QB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Gardner Minshew is producing at 56% of elite pace and Will Levis at 60%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Gardner Minshew vs Will Levis: The Full Breakdown

The gap between Gardner Minshew and Will Levis is smaller than most fantasy managers think. Separated by just 0.8 PPG in 2025, this is one of those quarterback decisions that comes down to context, not name recognition. Gardner Minshew averaged 12.4 PPG with the Las Vegas Raiders across 12 games, and Will Levis posted 13.2 with the Tennessee Titans in 14.

When two quarterbacks are separated by less than two points per game, the decision shifts to weekly context. Who has the softer defense? Who is trending up over the last month? Which team is projected for more total points? Those are the tiebreakers that actually matter.

Both lean on arm talent and offensive scheme as traditional pocket passers. Gardner Minshew threw for 2420 yards and 14 touchdowns, while Will Levis posted 2780 yards and 17 scores. Volume, red zone efficiency, and game script are the key week-to-week differentiators when neither carries rushing upside.

Gardner Minshew has his bye in Week 10, and Will Levis rests in Week 5. 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

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Gardner Minshew (age 27) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons. Will Levis (age 27) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons.

Did You Know?

  • Will Levis outscored Gardner Minshew by a projected 14 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Will Levis played 14 games in 2025 compared to Gardner Minshew's 12. That durability gap means Will Levis contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
  • Will Levis scored 20 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Gardner Minshew vs Will Levis: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatGardner MinshewWill Levis
PPG (Half-PPR)12.413.2
Games Played1214
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)149185
Passing Yards2,4202,780
Passing TDs1417
Pass Yds/Game201.7198.6
Rushing Yards125245
Rushing TDs13
Total TDs1520
TDs/Game1.31.4
Bye WeekWeek 10Week 5

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Will Levis at 13.2 PPG, 0.8 points per game above Gardner Minshew's 12.4. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Gardner Minshew or Will Levis in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Will Levis has the edge at 13.2 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 Will Levis average in 2025?

Gardner Minshew averaged 12.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Will Levis averaged 13.2 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 0.8 points per game.

When are Gardner Minshew and Will Levis's bye weeks in 2026?

Gardner Minshew (LV) has a bye in Week 10, and Will Levis (TEN) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Gardner Minshew or Will Levis a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?

Will Levis outscored Gardner Minshew by 0.8 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.