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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jayden Daniels vs Trevor LawrenceWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Trevor Lawrence is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 19.9 PPG to Jayden Daniels's 16.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Trevor Lawrence is the better fantasy play this season.

Trevor Lawrence has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 3.6-PPG advantage is real (19.9 to 16.3), and Trevor Lawrence's 38 touchdowns show scoring upside. Jayden Daniels 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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QBWashington Commanders#17

Jayden Daniels

PPG

16.3

Games

Pass Yds

1,262

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

278

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 7

QBJacksonville Jaguars#5PPG LEADER

Trevor Lawrence

PPG

19.9

Games

Pass Yds

4,007

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

359

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Jayden Daniels

Trevor Lawrence

Head to Head

16.3 PPG19.9 PPG

7 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Jayden Daniels: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #17 at the position). Trevor Lawrence: Tier 1 (Elite) QB (ranked #5 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Jayden Daniels is producing at 74% of elite pace and Trevor Lawrence at 90%. That ranking gap means Trevor Lawrence carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jayden Daniels vs Trevor Lawrence: The Full Breakdown

Two quarterbacks who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Jayden Daniels (Washington Commanders) finished the 2025 season averaging 16.3 fantasy points per game in 7 games. Trevor Lawrence (Jacksonville Jaguars) came in at 19.9 PPG over 17 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Trevor Lawrence carries a 3.6-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.

Both lean on arm talent and offensive scheme as traditional pocket passers. Jayden Daniels threw for 1262 yards and 8 touchdowns, while Trevor Lawrence posted 4007 yards and 29 scores. Volume, red zone efficiency, and game script are the key week-to-week differentiators when neither carries rushing upside.

One thing to note: both players share a Week 7 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 Trevor Lawrence at a discount because your league-mates undervalue quarterback production, do it. Jayden Daniels is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Jayden Daniels (age 25) is in the early stages of his career with 5+ years of starter-caliber upside. His dynasty value is rising. Trevor Lawrence (age 26) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons.

Did You Know?

•Trevor Lawrence outscored Jayden Daniels by a projected 61 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Trevor Lawrence played 17 games in 2025 compared to Jayden Daniels's 7. That durability gap means Trevor Lawrence contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Trevor Lawrence scored 38 total touchdowns in 2025 (2.2 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.
•Trevor Lawrence added 359 rushing yards in 2025, which historically correlates with a higher fantasy floor in bad passing matchups.
•Both players share a Week 7 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jayden Daniels vs Trevor Lawrence: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jayden Daniels	Trevor Lawrence
PPG (Half-PPR)	16.3	19.9
Games Played	7	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	114	338
Passing Yards	1,262	4,007
Passing TDs	8	29
Pass Yds/Game	180.3	235.7
Rushing Yards	278	359
Rushing TDs	2	9
Total TDs	10	38
TDs/Game	1.4	2.2
Age	25	26
Experience	1 yrs	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 7

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Trevor Lawrence holds the PPG edge with strong output at 19.9 points per game. Jayden Daniels averaged 16.3 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 Jayden Daniels or Trevor Lawrence in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Trevor Lawrence has the edge at 19.9 PPG compared to Jayden Daniels's 16.3 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 Jayden Daniels and Trevor Lawrence average in 2025?▾

Jayden Daniels averaged 16.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 7 games in 2025. Trevor Lawrence averaged 19.9 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 3.6 points per game.

Do Jayden Daniels and Trevor Lawrence share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Jayden Daniels and Trevor Lawrence share a Week 7 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at quarterback for that week.

Is Jayden Daniels or Trevor Lawrence a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Trevor Lawrence outscored Jayden Daniels by 3.6 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.