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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Justin Fields vs Mac JonesWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Justin Fields is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 15.9 PPG to Mac Jones's 11.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Justin Fields is the better fantasy play this season.

Justin Fields has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 4.1-PPG advantage is real (15.9 to 11.8), and Justin Fields's 11 touchdowns show scoring upside. Mac Jones 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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QBNew York Jets#20PPG LEADER

Justin Fields

PPG

15.9

Games

Pass Yds

1,259

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

383

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 13

QBSan Francisco 49ers#33

Mac Jones

PPG

11.8

Games

Pass Yds

2,151

Pass TDs

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Justin Fields

Mac Jones

Head to Head

15.9 PPG11.8 PPG

9 GP11 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Justin Fields: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #20 at the position). Mac Jones: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) QB (ranked #33 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Justin Fields is producing at 72% of elite pace and Mac Jones at 54%. That ranking gap means Justin Fields carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Justin Fields vs Mac Jones: The Full Breakdown

Two quarterbacks who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Justin Fields (New York Jets) finished the 2025 season averaging 15.9 fantasy points per game in 9 games. Mac Jones (San Francisco 49ers) came in at 11.8 PPG over 11 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Justin Fields carries a 4.1-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. Justin Fields threw for 1259 yards and 7 touchdowns, while Mac Jones posted 2151 yards and 13 scores. Volume, red zone efficiency, and game script are the key week-to-week differentiators when neither carries rushing upside.

Justin Fields has his bye in Week 13, and Mac Jones rests in Week 8. 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

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

Did You Know?

•Justin Fields outscored Mac Jones by a projected 70 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Mac Jones played 11 games in 2025 compared to Justin Fields's 9. That durability gap means Mac Jones contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Mac Jones scored 13 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.2 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.
•Justin Fields added 383 rushing yards in 2025, which historically correlates with a higher fantasy floor in bad passing matchups.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Justin Fields vs Mac Jones: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Justin Fields	Mac Jones
PPG (Half-PPR)	15.9	11.8
Games Played	9	11
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	143	130
Passing Yards	1,259	2,151
Passing TDs	7	13
Pass Yds/Game	139.9	195.5
Rushing Yards	383	60
Rushing TDs	4	0
Total TDs	11	13
TDs/Game	1.2	1.2
Age	27	27
Experience	4 yrs	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 8

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Justin Fields holds the PPG edge with solid output at 15.9 points per game. Mac Jones averaged 11.8 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 Justin Fields or Mac Jones in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Justin Fields has the edge at 15.9 PPG compared to Mac Jones's 11.8 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 Justin Fields and Mac Jones average in 2025?▾

Justin Fields averaged 15.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Mac Jones averaged 11.8 PPG over 11 games. That is a difference of 4.1 points per game.

When are Justin Fields and Mac Jones's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Justin Fields (NYJ) has a bye in Week 13, and Mac Jones (SF) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Justin Fields or Mac Jones a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Justin Fields outscored Mac Jones by 4.1 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.