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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jared Goff vs Russell WilsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jared Goff is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 17.5 PPG to Russell Wilson's 14.2 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 3.3-PPG advantage is real (17.5 to 14.2), and Jared Goff's 34 touchdowns show scoring upside. Russell Wilson is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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QBDetroit Lions#12PPG LEADER

Jared Goff

PPG

17.5

Games

Pass Yds

4,564

Pass TDs

Bye

Week 6

QBPittsburgh Steelers#99

Russell Wilson

PPG

14.2

Games

Pass Yds

2,890

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

155

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 9

The Edge Chart

Jared Goff

Russell Wilson

Head to Head

17.5 PPG14.2 PPG

17 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 9

Fantasy Tiers

Jared Goff: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) QB (ranked #12 at the position). Russell Wilson: Tier 5 (Deep League) QB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Jared Goff is producing at 80% of elite pace and Russell Wilson at 65%. That ranking gap means Jared Goff carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jared Goff vs Russell Wilson: The Full Breakdown

Jared Goff and Russell Wilson are both viable fantasy quarterbacks heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Jared Goff averaged 17.5 PPG across 17 games with the Detroit Lions, while Russell Wilson posted 14.2 PPG in 14 appearances for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

A 3.3-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 Russell Wilson posted 2890 yards and 18 scores. Volume, red zone efficiency, and game script are the key week-to-week differentiators when neither carries rushing upside.

Jared Goff has his bye in Week 6, and Russell Wilson rests in Week 9. 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 Jared Goff at a discount because your league-mates undervalue quarterback production, do it. Russell Wilson is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Jared Goff (age 31) is on the back end of his prime. Strong now, but dynasty value declines year over year. Russell Wilson (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 Russell Wilson by a projected 56 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jared Goff played 17 games in 2025 compared to Russell Wilson's 14. 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jared Goff vs Russell Wilson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jared Goff	Russell Wilson
PPG (Half-PPR)	17.5	14.2
Games Played	17	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	298	199
Passing Yards	4,564	2,890
Passing TDs	34	18
Pass Yds/Game	268.5	206.4
Rushing Yards	45	155
Rushing TDs	0	2
Total TDs	34	20
TDs/Game	2.0	1.4
Age	31	-
Experience	9 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 9

Summary

Jared Goff outscored Russell Wilson by 3.3 PPG in 2025 (17.5 to 14.2). 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 Russell Wilson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jared Goff has the edge at 17.5 PPG compared to Russell Wilson's 14.2 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 Russell Wilson average in 2025?▾

Jared Goff averaged 17.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Russell Wilson averaged 14.2 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 3.3 points per game.

When are Jared Goff and Russell Wilson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jared Goff (DET) has a bye in Week 6, and Russell Wilson (PIT) has a bye in Week 9. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jared Goff or Russell Wilson a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Jared Goff outscored Russell Wilson by 3.3 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.