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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Geno Smith vs Jaxson DartWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jaxson Dart is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 17.3 PPG to Geno Smith's 11.6 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jaxson Dart is the better fantasy play this season.

Jaxson Dart is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 17.3 PPG and 2,759 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Geno Smith (11.6 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Jaxson Dart as the starter and Geno Smith as depth.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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QBLas Vegas Raiders#34

Geno Smith

PPG

11.6

Games

Pass Yds

3,025

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

109

Bye

Week 13

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

Geno Smith

Jaxson Dart

Head to Head

11.6 PPG17.3 PPG

15 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Geno Smith: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) QB (ranked #34 at the position). Jaxson Dart: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #14 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Geno Smith is producing at 53% 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.

Geno Smith vs Jaxson Dart: The Full Breakdown

Geno Smith and Jaxson Dart are both viable fantasy quarterbacks heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Geno Smith averaged 11.6 PPG across 15 games with the Las Vegas Raiders, while Jaxson Dart posted 17.3 PPG in 14 appearances for the New York Giants.

A 5.7-PPG gap gives Jaxson Dart the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Jaxson Dart offers meaningful rushing upside with 487 yards on the ground in 2025, which separates his floor from a pocket passer like Geno Smith (3025 passing yards, 19 touchdowns). In games where the passing matchup looks ugly, that rushing production can be the entire difference on a start/sit call.

One scheduling note: Geno Smith is off Week 13 and Jaxson Dart Week 8. 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.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Jaxson Dart at a discount because your league-mates undervalue quarterback production, do it. Geno Smith is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Geno Smith (age 35) is on the back end of his prime. Strong now, but dynasty value declines year over year. 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 Geno Smith by a projected 97 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Geno Smith played 15 games in 2025 compared to Jaxson Dart's 14. That durability gap means Geno Smith 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.
•Jaxson Dart is 12 years younger than Geno Smith (23 vs 35), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Geno Smith vs Jaxson Dart: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Geno Smith	Jaxson Dart
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.6	17.3
Games Played	15	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	174	242
Passing Yards	3,025	2,272
Passing TDs	19	15
Pass Yds/Game	201.7	162.3
Rushing Yards	109	487
Rushing TDs	0	9
Total TDs	19	24
TDs/Game	1.3	1.7
Age	35	23
Experience	12 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 8

Summary

Jaxson Dart outscored Geno Smith by 5.7 PPG in 2025 (17.3 to 11.6). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Geno Smith or Jaxson Dart in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jaxson Dart has the edge at 17.3 PPG compared to Geno Smith's 11.6 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 Geno Smith and Jaxson Dart average in 2025?▾

Geno Smith averaged 11.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Jaxson Dart averaged 17.3 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 5.7 points per game.

When are Geno Smith and Jaxson Dart's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Geno Smith (LV) has a bye in Week 13, and Jaxson Dart (NYG) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Geno Smith or Jaxson Dart a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Jaxson Dart outscored Geno Smith by 5.7 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.