Jaxson Dart vs Lamar Jackson: Who Should You Start?
This is a genuine coin flip on paper. Jaxson Dart finished the 2025 season at 17.6 PPG over 14 games with the New York Giants, while Lamar Jackson clocked in at 17.1 across 13 appearances for the Baltimore Ravens. A 0.5-point gap means any given week could go either way.
With a margin this thin, season averages are not the deciding factor. Weekly variables like opponent defense, game script, and injury status carry more weight than a fraction of a PPG. The right start in Week 6 might be the wrong start in Week 14.
Jaxson Dart offers meaningful rushing upside with 487 yards on the ground in 2025, which separates his floor from a pocket passer like Lamar Jackson (2549 passing yards, 21 touchdowns). In games where the passing matchup looks ugly, that rushing production can be the entire difference on a start/sit call.
One scheduling note: Jaxson Dart is off Week 11 and Lamar Jackson Week 14. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in quarterback for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.
