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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jaxson Dart vs Marcus MariotaWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jaxson Dart is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 17.3 PPG to Marcus Mariota's 12.6 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jaxson Dart is the better fantasy play this season.

Jaxson Dart has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 4.7-PPG advantage is real (17.3 to 12.6), and Jaxson Dart's 24 touchdowns show scoring upside. Marcus Mariota 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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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

QBWashington Commanders#31

Marcus Mariota

PPG

12.6

Games

Pass Yds

1,695

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

297

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Jaxson Dart

Marcus Mariota

Head to Head

17.3 PPG12.6 PPG

14 GP10 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Jaxson Dart: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #14 at the position). Marcus Mariota: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) QB (ranked #31 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Jaxson Dart is producing at 79% of elite pace and Marcus Mariota at 57%. That ranking gap means Jaxson Dart carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jaxson Dart vs Marcus Mariota: The Full Breakdown

Two quarterbacks who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Jaxson Dart (New York Giants) finished the 2025 season averaging 17.3 fantasy points per game in 14 games. Marcus Mariota (Washington Commanders) came in at 12.6 PPG over 10 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Jaxson Dart carries a 4.7-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 Marcus Mariota (1695 passing yards, 10 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 8 and Marcus Mariota Week 7. 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.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Jaxson Dart at a discount because your league-mates undervalue quarterback production, do it. Marcus Mariota 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. Marcus Mariota (age 32) is on the back end of his prime. Strong now, but dynasty value declines year over year.

Did You Know?

•Jaxson Dart outscored Marcus Mariota by a projected 80 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jaxson Dart played 14 games in 2025 compared to Marcus Mariota's 10. 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 9 years younger than Marcus Mariota (23 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jaxson Dart vs Marcus Mariota: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jaxson Dart	Marcus Mariota
PPG (Half-PPR)	17.3	12.6
Games Played	14	10
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	242	126
Passing Yards	2,272	1,695
Passing TDs	15	10
Pass Yds/Game	162.3	169.5
Rushing Yards	487	297
Rushing TDs	9	1
Total TDs	24	11
TDs/Game	1.7	1.1
Age	23	32
Experience	-	10 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 7

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Jaxson Dart holds the PPG edge with solid output at 17.3 points per game. Marcus Mariota averaged 12.6 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 Marcus Mariota in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jaxson Dart has the edge at 17.3 PPG compared to Marcus Mariota's 12.6 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 Marcus Mariota average in 2025?▾

Jaxson Dart averaged 17.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Marcus Mariota averaged 12.6 PPG over 10 games. That is a difference of 4.7 points per game.

When are Jaxson Dart and Marcus Mariota's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jaxson Dart (NYG) has a bye in Week 8, and Marcus Mariota (WAS) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jaxson Dart or Marcus Mariota a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Jaxson Dart outscored Marcus Mariota by 4.7 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.