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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jaxson Dart vs Russell WilsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jaxson Dart is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 17.3 PPG to Russell Wilson's 14.2 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 3.1-PPG advantage is real (17.3 to 14.2), and Jaxson Dart's 24 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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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

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

Jaxson Dart

Russell Wilson

Head to Head

17.3 PPG14.2 PPG

14 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 9

Fantasy Tiers

Jaxson Dart: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #14 at the position). Russell Wilson: Tier 5 (Deep League) QB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Jaxson Dart is producing at 79% of elite pace and Russell Wilson at 65%. That ranking gap means Jaxson Dart carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jaxson Dart vs Russell Wilson: The Full Breakdown

Jaxson Dart and Russell Wilson 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 Russell Wilson posted 14.2 PPG in 14 appearances for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

A 3.1-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 Russell Wilson (2890 passing yards, 18 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 Russell Wilson is off Week 9. 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. Russell Wilson 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. Russell Wilson (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 Russell Wilson by a projected 53 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jaxson Dart vs Russell Wilson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jaxson Dart	Russell Wilson
PPG (Half-PPR)	17.3	14.2
Games Played	14	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	242	199
Passing Yards	2,272	2,890
Passing TDs	15	18
Pass Yds/Game	162.3	206.4
Rushing Yards	487	155
Rushing TDs	9	2
Total TDs	24	20
TDs/Game	1.7	1.4
Age	23	-
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 9

Summary

Jaxson Dart outscored Russell Wilson by 3.1 PPG in 2025 (17.3 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 Jaxson Dart or Russell Wilson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jaxson Dart has the edge at 17.3 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 Jaxson Dart and Russell Wilson average in 2025?▾

Jaxson Dart averaged 17.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Russell Wilson averaged 14.2 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 3.1 points per game.

When are Jaxson Dart and Russell Wilson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jaxson Dart (NYG) has a bye in Week 8, and Russell Wilson (PIT) has a bye in Week 9. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jaxson Dart or Russell Wilson a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Jaxson Dart outscored Russell Wilson by 3.1 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.