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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jaxson Dart vs Joe FlaccoWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jaxson Dart is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 17.3 PPG to Joe Flacco's 11.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jaxson Dart is the better fantasy play this season.

Jaxson Dart is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 17.3 PPG and 2,759 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Joe Flacco (11.3 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Jaxson Dart as the starter and Joe Flacco as depth.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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QBNew York Giants#14PPG LEADER

Jaxson Dart

PPG

17.3

Games

Pass Yds

2,272

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

487

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 8

QBCincinnati Bengals#37

Joe Flacco

PPG

11.3

Games

Pass Yds

2,479

Pass TDs

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Jaxson Dart

Joe Flacco

Head to Head

17.3 PPG11.3 PPG

14 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Jaxson Dart: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #14 at the position). Joe Flacco: Tier 5 (Deep League) QB (ranked #37 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Jaxson Dart is producing at 79% of elite pace and Joe Flacco at 51%. That ranking gap means Jaxson Dart carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jaxson Dart vs Joe Flacco: The Full Breakdown

The numbers tell a clear story here. Jaxson Dart put up 17.3 fantasy points per game for the New York Giants in 2025, while Joe Flacco managed 11.3 across 13 games with the Cincinnati Bengals. A 6.0-point weekly edge is substantial at the quarterback position.

Jaxson Dart carries a 6.0-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.

Jaxson Dart offers meaningful rushing upside with 487 yards on the ground in 2025, which separates his floor from a pocket passer like Joe Flacco (2479 passing yards, 15 touchdowns). In games where the passing matchup looks ugly, that rushing production can be the entire difference on a start/sit call.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Jaxson Dart sits Week 8 while Joe Flacco is off Week 6. 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

If you can acquire Jaxson Dart at a discount because your league-mates undervalue quarterback production, do it. Joe Flacco is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Jaxson Dart (age 23) is in the early stages of his career with 5+ years of starter-caliber upside. His dynasty value is rising. Joe Flacco (age 41) is on the back end of his prime. Strong now, but dynasty value declines year over year.

Did You Know?

•Jaxson Dart outscored Joe Flacco by a projected 102 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jaxson Dart played 14 games in 2025 compared to Joe Flacco's 13. That durability gap means Jaxson Dart contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jaxson Dart scored 24 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.7 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.
•Jaxson Dart added 487 rushing yards in 2025, which historically correlates with a higher fantasy floor in bad passing matchups.
•Jaxson Dart is 18 years younger than Joe Flacco (23 vs 41), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jaxson Dart vs Joe Flacco: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jaxson Dart	Joe Flacco
PPG (Half-PPR)	17.3	11.3
Games Played	14	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	242	147
Passing Yards	2,272	2,479
Passing TDs	15	15
Pass Yds/Game	162.3	190.7
Rushing Yards	487	35
Rushing TDs	9	1
Total TDs	24	16
TDs/Game	1.7	1.2
Age	23	41
Experience	-	17 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 6

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Jaxson Dart holds the PPG edge with solid output at 17.3 points per game. Joe Flacco averaged 11.3 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 Jaxson Dart or Joe Flacco in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jaxson Dart has the edge at 17.3 PPG compared to Joe Flacco's 11.3 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 Jaxson Dart and Joe Flacco average in 2025?▾

Jaxson Dart averaged 17.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Joe Flacco averaged 11.3 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 6.0 points per game.

When are Jaxson Dart and Joe Flacco's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jaxson Dart (NYG) has a bye in Week 8, and Joe Flacco (CIN) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jaxson Dart or Joe Flacco a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Jaxson Dart outscored Joe Flacco by 6.0 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.