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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jaxson Dart vs Mac JonesWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jaxson Dart is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 17.3 PPG to Mac Jones's 11.8 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. Mac Jones (11.8 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Jaxson Dart as the starter and Mac Jones 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

QBSan Francisco 49ers#33

Mac Jones

PPG

11.8

Games

Pass Yds

2,151

Pass TDs

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Jaxson Dart

Mac Jones

Head to Head

17.3 PPG11.8 PPG

14 GP11 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Jaxson Dart: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #14 at the position). Mac Jones: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) QB (ranked #33 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Jaxson Dart is producing at 79% of elite pace and Mac Jones at 54%. That ranking gap means Jaxson Dart carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jaxson Dart vs Mac Jones: The Full Breakdown

Jaxson Dart and Mac Jones are both viable fantasy quarterbacks heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Jaxson Dart averaged 17.3 PPG across 14 games with the New York Giants, while Mac Jones posted 11.8 PPG in 11 appearances for the San Francisco 49ers.

A 5.5-PPG gap gives Jaxson Dart 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.

Jaxson Dart offers meaningful rushing upside with 487 yards on the ground in 2025, which separates his floor from a pocket passer like Mac Jones (2151 passing yards, 13 touchdowns). In games where the passing matchup looks ugly, that rushing production can be the entire difference on a start/sit call.

One thing to note: both players share a Week 8 bye. That means you need a backup plan at quarterback for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Jaxson Dart at a discount because your league-mates undervalue quarterback production, do it. Mac Jones 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. Mac Jones (age 27) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons.

Did You Know?

•Jaxson Dart outscored Mac Jones by a projected 94 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jaxson Dart played 14 games in 2025 compared to Mac Jones's 11. 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 4 years younger than Mac Jones (23 vs 27), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jaxson Dart vs Mac Jones: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jaxson Dart	Mac Jones
PPG (Half-PPR)	17.3	11.8
Games Played	14	11
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	242	130
Passing Yards	2,272	2,151
Passing TDs	15	13
Pass Yds/Game	162.3	195.5
Rushing Yards	487	60
Rushing TDs	9	0
Total TDs	24	13
TDs/Game	1.7	1.2
Age	23	27
Experience	-	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 8

Summary

Jaxson Dart outscored Mac Jones by 5.5 PPG in 2025 (17.3 to 11.8). 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 Jaxson Dart or Mac Jones in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jaxson Dart has the edge at 17.3 PPG compared to Mac Jones's 11.8 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 Mac Jones average in 2025?▾

Jaxson Dart averaged 17.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Mac Jones averaged 11.8 PPG over 11 games. That is a difference of 5.5 points per game.

Do Jaxson Dart and Mac Jones share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Jaxson Dart and Mac Jones share a Week 8 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at quarterback for that week.

Is Jaxson Dart or Mac Jones a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Jaxson Dart 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.