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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Joe Burrow vs Will LevisWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Joe Burrow is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 16.8 PPG to Will Levis's 13.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Joe Burrow is the better fantasy play this season.

Joe Burrow has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 3.6-PPG advantage is real (16.8 to 13.2), and Joe Burrow's 17 touchdowns show scoring upside. Will Levis 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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QBCincinnati Bengals#15PPG LEADER

Joe Burrow

PPG

16.8

Games

Pass Yds

1,809

Pass TDs

Bye

Week 6

QBTennessee Titans#99

Will Levis

PPG

13.2

Games

Pass Yds

2,780

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

245

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Joe Burrow

Will Levis

Head to Head

16.8 PPG13.2 PPG

8 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Joe Burrow: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #15 at the position). Will Levis: Tier 5 (Deep League) QB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Joe Burrow is producing at 76% of elite pace and Will Levis at 60%. That ranking gap means Joe Burrow carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Joe Burrow vs Will Levis: The Full Breakdown

Joe Burrow and Will Levis are both viable fantasy quarterbacks heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Joe Burrow averaged 16.8 PPG across 8 games with the Cincinnati Bengals, while Will Levis posted 13.2 PPG in 14 appearances for the Tennessee Titans.

A 3.6-PPG gap gives Joe Burrow 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.

Both lean on arm talent and offensive scheme as traditional pocket passers. Joe Burrow threw for 1809 yards and 17 touchdowns, while Will Levis posted 2780 yards and 17 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 6 and Will Levis Week 5. 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.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Joe Burrow at a discount because your league-mates undervalue quarterback production, do it. Will Levis is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Joe Burrow (age 29) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons. Will Levis (age 27) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons.

Did You Know?

•Joe Burrow outscored Will Levis by a projected 61 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Will Levis played 14 games in 2025 compared to Joe Burrow's 8. That durability gap means Will Levis contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Will Levis scored 20 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Joe Burrow vs Will Levis: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Joe Burrow	Will Levis
PPG (Half-PPR)	16.8	13.2
Games Played	8	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	134	185
Passing Yards	1,809	2,780
Passing TDs	17	17
Pass Yds/Game	226.1	198.6
Rushing Yards	41	245
Rushing TDs	0	3
Total TDs	17	20
TDs/Game	2.1	1.4
Age	29	-
Experience	5 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 5

Summary

Joe Burrow outscored Will Levis by 3.6 PPG in 2025 (16.8 to 13.2). 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 Joe Burrow or Will Levis in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Joe Burrow has the edge at 16.8 PPG compared to Will Levis's 13.2 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 Joe Burrow and Will Levis average in 2025?▾

Joe Burrow averaged 16.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 8 games in 2025. Will Levis averaged 13.2 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 3.6 points per game.

When are Joe Burrow and Will Levis's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Joe Burrow (CIN) has a bye in Week 6, and Will Levis (TEN) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Joe Burrow or Will Levis a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Joe Burrow outscored Will Levis 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.