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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Joe Flacco vs Russell WilsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Russell Wilson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.2 PPG to Joe Flacco's 11.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Russell Wilson is the better fantasy play this season.

Russell Wilson has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.9-PPG advantage is real (14.2 to 11.3), and Russell Wilson's 20 touchdowns show scoring upside. Joe Flacco 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#37

Joe Flacco

PPG

11.3

Games

Pass Yds

2,479

Pass TDs

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 6

QBPittsburgh Steelers#99PPG LEADER

Russell Wilson

PPG

14.2

Games

Pass Yds

2,890

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

155

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 9

The Edge Chart

Joe Flacco

Russell Wilson

Head to Head

11.3 PPG14.2 PPG

13 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 9

Fantasy Tiers

Joe Flacco: Tier 5 (Deep League) QB (ranked #37 at the position). Russell Wilson: Tier 5 (Deep League) QB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Joe Flacco is producing at 51% of elite pace and Russell Wilson at 65%. That ranking gap means Joe Flacco carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Joe Flacco vs Russell Wilson: The Full Breakdown

Two quarterbacks who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Joe Flacco (Cincinnati Bengals) finished the 2025 season averaging 11.3 fantasy points per game in 13 games. Russell Wilson (Pittsburgh Steelers) came in at 14.2 PPG over 14 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Russell Wilson carries a 2.9-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. Joe Flacco threw for 2479 yards and 15 touchdowns, while Russell Wilson posted 2890 yards and 18 scores. Volume, red zone efficiency, and game script are the key week-to-week differentiators when neither carries rushing upside.

Joe Flacco has his bye in Week 6, and Russell Wilson rests in Week 9. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at quarterback for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Joe Flacco (age 41) is on the back end of his prime. Strong now, but dynasty value declines year over year. Russell Wilson (age 27) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons.

Did You Know?

•Russell Wilson outscored Joe Flacco by a projected 49 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Russell Wilson played 14 games in 2025 compared to Joe Flacco's 13. That durability gap means Russell Wilson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Russell Wilson 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 Flacco vs Russell Wilson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Joe Flacco	Russell Wilson
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.3	14.2
Games Played	13	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	147	199
Passing Yards	2,479	2,890
Passing TDs	15	18
Pass Yds/Game	190.7	206.4
Rushing Yards	35	155
Rushing TDs	1	2
Total TDs	16	20
TDs/Game	1.2	1.4
Age	41	-
Experience	17 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 9

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Russell Wilson holds the PPG edge with solid output at 14.2 points per game. Joe Flacco averaged 11.3 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 Joe Flacco or Russell Wilson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Russell Wilson has the edge at 14.2 PPG compared to Joe Flacco's 11.3 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 Joe Flacco and Russell Wilson average in 2025?▾

Joe Flacco averaged 11.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Russell Wilson averaged 14.2 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 2.9 points per game.

When are Joe Flacco and Russell Wilson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Joe Flacco (CIN) has a bye in Week 6, and Russell Wilson (PIT) has a bye in Week 9. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Joe Flacco or Russell Wilson a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Russell Wilson outscored Joe Flacco by 2.9 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.