Jayden Daniels or Patrick MahomesWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jayden Daniels is a Washington Commanders quarterback who averaged 21.4 fantasy points per game across 4 games in 2026. Patrick Mahomes is a Kansas City Chiefs quarterback who averaged 18.8 fantasy points per game across 5 games in 2026. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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QBWashington Commanders#5 QB

Jayden Daniels

PPG

21.4

Games

Pass Yds

759

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

213

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 7

QBKansas City Chiefs#11 QB

Patrick Mahomes

PPG

18.8

Games

Pass Yds

1,309

Pass TDs

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 5

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jayden Daniels vs Patrick Mahomes: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jayden Daniels	Patrick Mahomes
PPG (Half-PPR)	21.4	18.8
Games Played	4	5
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	86	94
Passing Yards	759	1,309
Passing TDs	5	9
Pass Yds/Game	189.8	261.8
Rushing Yards	213	57
Rushing TDs	2	1
Total TDs	7	10
TDs/Game	1.8	2.0
Age	25	31
Experience	2 yrs	9 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jayden Daniels or Patrick Mahomes in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Jayden Daniels and Patrick Mahomes is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Jayden Daniels averaged 21.4 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Patrick Mahomes averaged 18.8.

Should I draft Jayden Daniels or Patrick Mahomes in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Jayden Daniels averaged 21.4 fantasy points per game across 4 games in 2026, and Patrick Mahomes averaged 18.8 across 5. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Jayden Daniels and Patrick Mahomes average in 2026?▾

Jayden Daniels averaged 21.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 4 games in 2026. Patrick Mahomes averaged 18.8 PPG over 5 games. That is a difference of 2.6 points per game.

When are Jayden Daniels and Patrick Mahomes's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jayden Daniels (WAS) has a bye in Week 7, and Patrick Mahomes (KC) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.