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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jalen Hurts vs Mac JonesWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jalen Hurts is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 18.8 PPG to Mac Jones's 11.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jalen Hurts is the better fantasy play this season.

Jalen Hurts is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 18.8 PPG and 3,645 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Mac Jones (11.8 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Jalen Hurts as the starter and Mac Jones as depth.

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

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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

QBSan Francisco 49ers#33

Mac Jones

PPG

11.8

Games

Pass Yds

2,151

Pass TDs

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Jalen Hurts

Mac Jones

Head to Head

18.8 PPG11.8 PPG

16 GP11 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Jalen Hurts: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) QB (ranked #7 at the position). Mac Jones: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) QB (ranked #33 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Jalen Hurts is producing at 85% of elite pace and Mac Jones at 54%. That ranking gap means Jalen Hurts carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jalen Hurts vs Mac Jones: The Full Breakdown

Jalen Hurts and Mac Jones are at different tiers heading into 2026. The Philadelphia Eagles quarterback averaged 18.8 PPG in 2025, a full 7.0 points per game ahead of Mac Jones's 11.8 with the San Francisco 49ers. That kind of gap doesn't close on matchup alone.

A 7.0-PPG gap gives Jalen Hurts 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.

Jalen Hurts offers meaningful rushing upside with 421 yards on the ground in 2025, which separates his floor from a pocket passer like Mac Jones (2151 passing yards, 13 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 Mac Jones 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 Jalen Hurts at a discount because your league-mates undervalue quarterback production, do it. Mac Jones is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Jalen Hurts (age 27) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons. Mac Jones (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 Mac Jones by a projected 119 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jalen Hurts played 16 games in 2025 compared to Mac Jones's 11. 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 Mac Jones: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jalen Hurts	Mac Jones
PPG (Half-PPR)	18.8	11.8
Games Played	16	11
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	301	130
Passing Yards	3,224	2,151
Passing TDs	25	13
Pass Yds/Game	201.5	195.5
Rushing Yards	421	60
Rushing TDs	8	0
Total TDs	33	13
TDs/Game	2.1	1.2
Age	27	27
Experience	5 yrs	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 8

Summary

Jalen Hurts outscored Mac Jones by 7.0 PPG in 2025 (18.8 to 11.8). 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 Jalen Hurts or Mac Jones in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jalen Hurts has the edge at 18.8 PPG compared to Mac Jones's 11.8 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 Mac Jones average in 2025?▾

Jalen Hurts averaged 18.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Mac Jones averaged 11.8 PPG over 11 games. That is a difference of 7.0 points per game.

When are Jalen Hurts and Mac Jones's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jalen Hurts (PHI) has a bye in Week 10, and Mac Jones (SF) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jalen Hurts or Mac Jones a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Jalen Hurts outscored Mac Jones by 7.0 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.