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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jalen Hurts vs Tua TagovailoaWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jalen Hurts is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 18.8 PPG to Tua Tagovailoa's 11.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jalen Hurts is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. Jalen Hurts outscored Tua Tagovailoa by 7.3 PPG in 2025 with 33 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Jalen Hurts is the clear pick. Tua Tagovailoa profiles as a matchup-dependent quarterback who can spike but lacks the consistent floor.

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

QBMiami Dolphins#35

Tua Tagovailoa

PPG

11.5

Games

Pass Yds

2,660

Pass TDs

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Jalen Hurts

Tua Tagovailoa

Head to Head

18.8 PPG11.5 PPG

16 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Jalen Hurts: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) QB (ranked #7 at the position). Tua Tagovailoa: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) QB (ranked #35 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Jalen Hurts is producing at 85% of elite pace and Tua Tagovailoa at 52%. That ranking gap means Jalen Hurts carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jalen Hurts vs Tua Tagovailoa: The Full Breakdown

There is a real production gap between these two quarterbacks. Jalen Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles) averaged 18.8 PPG over 16 games in 2025, outscoring Tua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins, 11.5 PPG) by 7.3 points per week. That separation would need a significant matchup swing to overcome.

That 7.3-point weekly advantage for Jalen Hurts is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Jalen Hurts offers meaningful rushing upside with 421 yards on the ground in 2025, which separates his floor from a pocket passer like Tua Tagovailoa (2660 passing yards, 20 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: Jalen Hurts is off Week 10 and Tua Tagovailoa 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.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Jalen Hurts is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Tua Tagovailoa is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Jalen Hurts (age 27) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons. Tua Tagovailoa (age 28) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons.

Did You Know?

•Jalen Hurts outscored Tua Tagovailoa by a projected 124 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jalen Hurts played 16 games in 2025 compared to Tua Tagovailoa's 14. 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 Tua Tagovailoa: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jalen Hurts	Tua Tagovailoa
PPG (Half-PPR)	18.8	11.5
Games Played	16	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	301	161
Passing Yards	3,224	2,660
Passing TDs	25	20
Pass Yds/Game	201.5	190.0
Rushing Yards	421	43
Rushing TDs	8	0
Total TDs	33	20
TDs/Game	2.1	1.4
Age	27	28
Experience	5 yrs	5 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 6

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Jalen Hurts at 18.8 PPG, 7.3 points per game above Tua Tagovailoa's 11.5. 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 Jalen Hurts or Tua Tagovailoa in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jalen Hurts has the edge at 18.8 PPG compared to Tua Tagovailoa's 11.5 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 Tua Tagovailoa average in 2025?▾

Jalen Hurts averaged 18.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Tua Tagovailoa averaged 11.5 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 7.3 points per game.

When are Jalen Hurts and Tua Tagovailoa's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jalen Hurts (PHI) has a bye in Week 10, and Tua Tagovailoa (MIA) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jalen Hurts or Tua Tagovailoa a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Jalen Hurts outscored Tua Tagovailoa by 7.3 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.