Geno Smith vs Justin Fields: Who Should You Start?
Two quarterbacks who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Geno Smith (New York Jets) finished the 2025 season averaging 12.7 fantasy points per game in 15 games. Justin Fields (Kansas City Chiefs) came in at 16.0 PPG over 9 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.
Justin Fields carries a 3.3-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.
Both lean on arm talent and offensive scheme as traditional pocket passers. Geno Smith threw for 3025 yards and 19 touchdowns, while Justin Fields posted 1259 yards and 7 scores. Volume, red zone efficiency, and game script are the key week-to-week differentiators when neither carries rushing upside.
One scheduling note: Geno Smith is off Week 12 and Justin Fields 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.
