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Jalon Daniels or Marcus MariotaWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Heads up: Marcus Mariota is listed out as of . The call below weighs season production, not this week's status.

Jalon Daniels is a Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback who averaged 8.7 fantasy points per game across 4 games in 2026. Marcus Mariota is a Washington Commanders quarterback who averaged 12.6 fantasy points per game across 10 games in 2026. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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QBTampa Bay Buccaneers#31 QB
Jalon Daniels
PPG
8.7
Games
4
Pass Yds
501
Pass TDs
3
Rush Yds
126
Bye
Week 10
QBWashington Commanders
Marcus Mariota
PPG
12.6
Games
10
Pass Yds
1,695
Pass TDs
10
Rush Yds
297
Rush TDs
1
Bye
Week 7

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jalon Daniels vs Marcus Mariota: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatJalon DanielsMarcus Mariota
PPG (Half-PPR)8.712.6
Games Played410
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)35126
Passing Yards5011,695
Passing TDs310
Pass Yds/Game125.3169.5
Rushing Yards126297
Rushing TDs01
Total TDs311
TDs/Game0.81.1
Age2332
Experience-10 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 10Week 7

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jalon Daniels or Marcus Mariota in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Jalon Daniels and Marcus Mariota is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Jalon Daniels averaged 8.7 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Marcus Mariota averaged 12.6.

Should I draft Jalon Daniels or Marcus Mariota in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Jalon Daniels averaged 8.7 fantasy points per game across 4 games in 2026, and Marcus Mariota averaged 12.6 across 10. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Jalon Daniels and Marcus Mariota average in 2026?▾

Jalon Daniels averaged 8.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 4 games in 2026. Marcus Mariota averaged 12.6 PPG over 10 games. That is a difference of 3.9 points per game.

When are Jalon Daniels and Marcus Mariota's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jalon Daniels (TB) has a bye in Week 10, and Marcus Mariota (WAS) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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