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Jared Goff vs Mac Jones

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

QBDetroit LionsPPG LEADER

Jared Goff

PPG

17.9

Games

Pass Yds

4,564

Pass TDs

Bye

Week 5

QBSan Francisco 49ers

Mac Jones

PPG

12.4

Games

Pass Yds

2,151

Pass TDs

Bye

Week 9

Head to Head

17.9 PPG12.4 PPG

17 GP11 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 9

Jared Goff vs Mac Jones: Who Should You Start?

Jared Goff and Mac Jones are both viable fantasy quarterbacks heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Jared Goff averaged 17.9 PPG across 17 games with the Detroit Lions, while Mac Jones posted 12.4 PPG in 11 appearances for the San Francisco 49ers.

A 5.5-PPG gap gives Jared Goff 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. Jared Goff threw for 4564 yards and 34 touchdowns, while Mac Jones posted 2151 yards and 13 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 5 while Mac Jones is off Week 9. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

The Bottom Line

Jared Goff outscored Mac Jones by 5.5 PPG in 2025 (17.9 to 12.4). 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 Jared Goff or Mac Jones in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jared Goff has the edge at 17.9 PPG compared to Mac Jones's 12.4 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 Mac Jones average in 2025?▾

Jared Goff averaged 17.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Mac Jones averaged 12.4 PPG over 11 games. That is a difference of 5.5 points per game.

When are Jared Goff and Mac Jones's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jared Goff (DET) has a bye in Week 5, and Mac Jones (SF) has a bye in Week 9. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jared Goff or Mac Jones a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Jared Goff outscored Mac Jones by 5.5 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.