Joe Burrow vs Shedeur Sanders: Who Should You Start?
If you are choosing between Joe Burrow and Shedeur Sanders for your lineup, you are not alone. Joe Burrow finished the 2025 season at 17.4 PPG for the Cincinnati Bengals (8 games), and Shedeur Sanders averaged 11.9 for the Cleveland Browns (8 games).
That 5.5-point weekly advantage for Joe Burrow is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.
Both lean on arm talent and offensive scheme as traditional pocket passers. Joe Burrow threw for 1809 yards and 17 touchdowns, while Shedeur Sanders posted 1400 yards and 7 scores. Volume, red zone efficiency, and game script are the key week-to-week differentiators when neither carries rushing upside.
One scheduling note: Joe Burrow is off Week 12 and Shedeur Sanders Week 10. 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.
