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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jared Goff vs Justin FieldsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jared Goff is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 17.5 PPG to Justin Fields's 15.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jared Goff is the better fantasy play this season.

Jared Goff has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 1.6-PPG advantage is real (17.5 to 15.9), and Jared Goff's 34 touchdowns show scoring upside. Justin Fields is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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QBDetroit Lions#12PPG LEADER

Jared Goff

PPG

17.5

Games

Pass Yds

4,564

Pass TDs

Bye

Week 6

QBNew York Jets#20

Justin Fields

PPG

15.9

Games

Pass Yds

1,259

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

383

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

Jared Goff

Justin Fields

Head to Head

17.5 PPG15.9 PPG

17 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Jared Goff: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) QB (ranked #12 at the position). Justin Fields: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #20 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Jared Goff is producing at 80% of elite pace and Justin Fields at 72%. That ranking gap means Jared Goff carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jared Goff vs Justin Fields: The Full Breakdown

Two quarterbacks who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Jared Goff (Detroit Lions) finished the 2025 season averaging 17.5 fantasy points per game in 17 games. Justin Fields (New York Jets) came in at 15.9 PPG over 9 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Jared Goff carries a 1.6-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both lean on arm talent and offensive scheme as traditional pocket passers. Jared Goff threw for 4564 yards and 34 touchdowns, while Justin Fields posted 1259 yards and 7 scores. Volume, red zone efficiency, and game script are the key week-to-week differentiators when neither carries rushing upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Jared Goff sits Week 6 while Justin Fields is off Week 13. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Jared Goff (age 31) is on the back end of his prime. Strong now, but dynasty value declines year over year. Justin Fields (age 27) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons.

Did You Know?

•Jared Goff outscored Justin Fields by a projected 27 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jared Goff played 17 games in 2025 compared to Justin Fields's 9. That durability gap means Jared Goff contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jared Goff scored 34 total touchdowns in 2025 (2.0 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.
•Justin Fields added 383 rushing yards in 2025, which historically correlates with a higher fantasy floor in bad passing matchups.
•Justin Fields is 4 years younger than Jared Goff (27 vs 31), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jared Goff vs Justin Fields: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jared Goff	Justin Fields
PPG (Half-PPR)	17.5	15.9
Games Played	17	9
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	298	143
Passing Yards	4,564	1,259
Passing TDs	34	7
Pass Yds/Game	268.5	139.9
Rushing Yards	45	383
Rushing TDs	0	4
Total TDs	34	11
TDs/Game	2.0	1.2
Age	31	27
Experience	9 yrs	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 13

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Jared Goff holds the PPG edge with solid output at 17.5 points per game. Justin Fields averaged 15.9 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jared Goff or Justin Fields in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jared Goff has the edge at 17.5 PPG compared to Justin Fields's 15.9 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 Jared Goff and Justin Fields average in 2025?▾

Jared Goff averaged 17.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Justin Fields averaged 15.9 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 1.6 points per game.

When are Jared Goff and Justin Fields's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jared Goff (DET) has a bye in Week 6, and Justin Fields (NYJ) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jared Goff or Justin Fields a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Jared Goff outscored Justin Fields by 1.6 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.