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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jalen Hurts vs Justin FieldsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jalen Hurts is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 18.8 PPG to Justin Fields's 15.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jalen Hurts is the better fantasy play this season.

Jalen Hurts has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.9-PPG advantage is real (18.8 to 15.9), and Jalen Hurts's 33 touchdowns show scoring upside. Justin Fields 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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QBPhiladelphia Eagles#7PPG LEADER

Jalen Hurts

PPG

18.8

Games

Pass Yds

3,224

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

421

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 10

QBNew York Jets#20

Justin Fields

PPG

15.9

Games

Pass Yds

1,259

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

383

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

Jalen Hurts

Justin Fields

Head to Head

18.8 PPG15.9 PPG

16 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Jalen Hurts: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) QB (ranked #7 at the position). Justin Fields: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #20 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Jalen Hurts is producing at 85% of elite pace and Justin Fields at 72%. That ranking gap means Jalen Hurts carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jalen Hurts vs Justin Fields: The Full Breakdown

Two quarterbacks who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Jalen Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles) finished the 2025 season averaging 18.8 fantasy points per game in 16 games. Justin Fields (New York Jets) came in at 15.9 PPG over 9 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Jalen Hurts carries a 2.9-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.

Jalen Hurts offers meaningful rushing upside with 421 yards on the ground in 2025, which separates his floor from a pocket passer like Justin Fields (1259 passing yards, 7 touchdowns). In games where the passing matchup looks ugly, that rushing production can be the entire difference on a start/sit call.

Jalen Hurts has his bye in Week 10, and Justin Fields rests in Week 13. 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: Jalen Hurts (age 27) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons. Justin Fields (age 27) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons.

Did You Know?

•Jalen Hurts outscored Justin Fields by a projected 49 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jalen Hurts played 16 games in 2025 compared to Justin Fields's 9. That durability gap means Jalen Hurts contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jalen Hurts scored 33 total touchdowns in 2025 (2.1 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.
•Jalen Hurts added 421 rushing yards in 2025, which historically correlates with a higher fantasy floor in bad passing matchups.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jalen Hurts vs Justin Fields: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jalen Hurts	Justin Fields
PPG (Half-PPR)	18.8	15.9
Games Played	16	9
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	301	143
Passing Yards	3,224	1,259
Passing TDs	25	7
Pass Yds/Game	201.5	139.9
Rushing Yards	421	383
Rushing TDs	8	4
Total TDs	33	11
TDs/Game	2.1	1.2
Age	27	27
Experience	5 yrs	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 13

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Jalen Hurts holds the PPG edge with strong output at 18.8 points per game. Justin Fields averaged 15.9 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 Jalen Hurts or Justin Fields in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jalen Hurts has the edge at 18.8 PPG compared to Justin Fields's 15.9 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 Jalen Hurts and Justin Fields average in 2025?▾

Jalen Hurts averaged 18.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Justin Fields averaged 15.9 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 2.9 points per game.

When are Jalen Hurts and Justin Fields's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jalen Hurts (PHI) has a bye in Week 10, and Justin Fields (NYJ) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jalen Hurts or Justin Fields a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Jalen Hurts outscored Justin Fields by 2.9 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.