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Joe Burrow or Lamar JacksonWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Heads up: Lamar Jackson is listed out (ankle) as of . The call below weighs season production, not this week's status.

Joe Burrow is a Cincinnati Bengals quarterback who averaged 20.2 fantasy points per game across 5 games in 2026. Lamar Jackson is a Baltimore Ravens quarterback who averaged 19.8 fantasy points per game across 4 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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  • Compare screen. Pick any two players and DraftCall calls it in seconds, with PPR, half, standard, and TE premium scoring toggles.
  • Verdict screen. A start-or-sit call between two quarterbacks with a confidence percentage, a confidence meter, and the key factors behind the decision.
  • Verdict detail. Boom and bust projection ranges for both players, then a stat-by-stat tale of the tape covering points per game, passing touchdowns, and rushing touchdowns.
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  • Bye Week Planner. A season grid showing which week each player is off, with the trouble weeks where more than one starter is out called out below it.
QBCincinnati Bengals#7 QB
Joe Burrow
PPG
20.2
Games
5
Pass Yds
1,361
Pass TDs
11
Rush TDs
1
Bye
Week 6
QBBaltimore Ravens#8 QB
Lamar Jackson
PPG
19.8
Games
4
Pass Yds
967
Pass TDs
6
Rush Yds
144
Rush TDs
1
Bye
Week 13

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Joe Burrow vs Lamar Jackson: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatJoe BurrowLamar Jackson
PPG (Half-PPR)20.219.8
Games Played54
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)10179
Passing Yards1,361967
Passing TDs116
Pass Yds/Game272.2241.8
Rushing Yards48144
Rushing TDs11
Total TDs127
TDs/Game2.41.8
Age2929
Experience6 yrs8 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 6Week 13

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Joe Burrow or Lamar Jackson in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Joe Burrow and Lamar Jackson is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Joe Burrow averaged 20.2 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Lamar Jackson averaged 19.8.

Should I draft Joe Burrow or Lamar Jackson in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Joe Burrow averaged 20.2 fantasy points per game across 5 games in 2026, and Lamar Jackson averaged 19.8 across 4. 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 Joe Burrow and Lamar Jackson average in 2026?▾

Joe Burrow averaged 20.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 5 games in 2026. Lamar Jackson averaged 19.8 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 0.4 points per game.

When are Joe Burrow and Lamar Jackson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Joe Burrow (CIN) has a bye in Week 6, and Lamar Jackson (BAL) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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