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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jameis Winston vs Lamar JacksonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Lamar Jackson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 16.5 PPG to Jameis Winston's 10.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Lamar Jackson is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. Lamar Jackson outscored Jameis Winston by 5.6 PPG in 2025 with 23 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Lamar Jackson is the clear pick. Jameis Winston 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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QBCleveland Browns#99

Jameis Winston

PPG

10.9

Games

Pass Yds

2,125

Pass TDs

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 10

QBBaltimore Ravens#16PPG LEADER

Lamar Jackson

PPG

16.5

Games

Pass Yds

2,549

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

349

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

Jameis Winston

Lamar Jackson

Head to Head

10.9 PPG16.5 PPG

10 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Jameis Winston: Tier 5 (Deep League) QB (ranked #99 at the position). Lamar Jackson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #16 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Jameis Winston is producing at 50% of elite pace and Lamar Jackson at 75%. That ranking gap means Lamar Jackson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jameis Winston vs Lamar Jackson: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Jameis Winston and Lamar Jackson for your lineup, you are not alone. Jameis Winston finished the 2025 season at 10.9 PPG for the Cleveland Browns (10 games), and Lamar Jackson averaged 16.5 for the Baltimore Ravens (13 games).

That 5.6-point weekly advantage for Lamar Jackson 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.

Both lean on arm talent and offensive scheme as traditional pocket passers. Jameis Winston threw for 2125 yards and 13 touchdowns, while Lamar Jackson posted 2549 yards and 21 scores. Volume, red zone efficiency, and game script are the key week-to-week differentiators when neither carries rushing upside.

Jameis Winston has his bye in Week 10, and Lamar Jackson 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

Lamar Jackson is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Jameis Winston is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Jameis Winston (age 27) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons. Lamar Jackson (age 29) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons.

Did You Know?

•Lamar Jackson outscored Jameis Winston by a projected 95 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Lamar Jackson played 13 games in 2025 compared to Jameis Winston's 10. That durability gap means Lamar Jackson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Lamar Jackson scored 23 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.8 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.
•Lamar Jackson added 349 rushing yards in 2025, which historically correlates with a higher fantasy floor in bad passing matchups.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jameis Winston vs Lamar Jackson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jameis Winston	Lamar Jackson
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.9	16.5
Games Played	10	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	109	215
Passing Yards	2,125	2,549
Passing TDs	13	21
Pass Yds/Game	212.5	196.1
Rushing Yards	45	349
Rushing TDs	1	2
Total TDs	14	23
TDs/Game	1.4	1.8
Age	-	29
Experience	-	7 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 13

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Lamar Jackson at 16.5 PPG, 5.6 points per game above Jameis Winston's 10.9. 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 Jameis Winston or Lamar Jackson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Lamar Jackson has the edge at 16.5 PPG compared to Jameis Winston's 10.9 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 Jameis Winston and Lamar Jackson average in 2025?▾

Jameis Winston averaged 10.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 10 games in 2025. Lamar Jackson averaged 16.5 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 5.6 points per game.

When are Jameis Winston and Lamar Jackson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jameis Winston (CLE) has a bye in Week 10, and Lamar Jackson (BAL) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jameis Winston or Lamar Jackson a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Lamar Jackson outscored Jameis Winston by 5.6 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.