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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jameis Winston vs Trevor LawrenceWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Trevor Lawrence is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 19.9 PPG to Jameis Winston's 10.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Trevor Lawrence is the better fantasy play this season.

Trevor Lawrence is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 19.9 PPG and 4,366 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Jameis Winston (10.9 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Trevor Lawrence as the starter and Jameis Winston as depth.

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

QBJacksonville Jaguars#5PPG LEADER

Trevor Lawrence

PPG

19.9

Games

Pass Yds

4,007

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

359

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Jameis Winston

Trevor Lawrence

Head to Head

10.9 PPG19.9 PPG

10 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Jameis Winston: Tier 5 (Deep League) QB (ranked #99 at the position). Trevor Lawrence: Tier 1 (Elite) QB (ranked #5 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Jameis Winston is producing at 50% of elite pace and Trevor Lawrence at 90%. That ranking gap means Trevor Lawrence carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jameis Winston vs Trevor Lawrence: The Full Breakdown

Trevor Lawrence and Jameis Winston are at different tiers heading into 2026. The Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback averaged 19.9 PPG in 2025, a full 9.0 points per game ahead of Jameis Winston's 10.9 with the Cleveland Browns. That kind of gap doesn't close on matchup alone.

A 9.0-PPG gap gives Trevor Lawrence 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.

Both lean on arm talent and offensive scheme as traditional pocket passers. Jameis Winston threw for 2125 yards and 13 touchdowns, while Trevor Lawrence posted 4007 yards and 29 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 Trevor Lawrence rests in Week 7. 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 Trevor Lawrence at a discount because your league-mates undervalue quarterback production, do it. Jameis Winston is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Jameis Winston (age 27) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons. Trevor Lawrence (age 26) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons.

Did You Know?

•Trevor Lawrence outscored Jameis Winston by a projected 153 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Trevor Lawrence played 17 games in 2025 compared to Jameis Winston's 10. That durability gap means Trevor Lawrence contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Trevor Lawrence scored 38 total touchdowns in 2025 (2.2 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.
•Trevor Lawrence added 359 rushing yards in 2025, which historically correlates with a higher fantasy floor in bad passing matchups.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jameis Winston vs Trevor Lawrence: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jameis Winston	Trevor Lawrence
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.9	19.9
Games Played	10	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	109	338
Passing Yards	2,125	4,007
Passing TDs	13	29
Pass Yds/Game	212.5	235.7
Rushing Yards	45	359
Rushing TDs	1	9
Total TDs	14	38
TDs/Game	1.4	2.2
Age	-	26
Experience	-	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 7

Summary

Trevor Lawrence outscored Jameis Winston by 9.0 PPG in 2025 (19.9 to 10.9). 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 Jameis Winston or Trevor Lawrence in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Trevor Lawrence has the edge at 19.9 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 Trevor Lawrence average in 2025?▾

Jameis Winston averaged 10.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 10 games in 2025. Trevor Lawrence averaged 19.9 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 9.0 points per game.

When are Jameis Winston and Trevor Lawrence's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jameis Winston (CLE) has a bye in Week 10, and Trevor Lawrence (JAX) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jameis Winston or Trevor Lawrence a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Trevor Lawrence outscored Jameis Winston by 9.0 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.