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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Justin Fields vs Shedeur SandersWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Justin Fields is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 15.9 PPG to Shedeur Sanders's 10.6 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Justin Fields is the better fantasy play this season.

Justin Fields is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 15.9 PPG and 1,642 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Shedeur Sanders (10.6 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Justin Fields as the starter and Shedeur Sanders as depth.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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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

QBCleveland Browns#40

Shedeur Sanders

PPG

10.6

Games

Pass Yds

1,400

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

169

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Justin Fields

Shedeur Sanders

Head to Head

15.9 PPG10.6 PPG

9 GP8 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Justin Fields: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #20 at the position). Shedeur Sanders: Tier 5 (Deep League) QB (ranked #40 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Justin Fields is producing at 72% of elite pace and Shedeur Sanders at 48%. That ranking gap means Justin Fields carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Justin Fields vs Shedeur Sanders: The Full Breakdown

Justin Fields and Shedeur Sanders are both viable fantasy quarterbacks heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Justin Fields averaged 15.9 PPG across 9 games with the New York Jets, while Shedeur Sanders posted 10.6 PPG in 8 appearances for the Cleveland Browns.

A 5.3-PPG gap gives Justin Fields 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. Justin Fields threw for 1259 yards and 7 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: Justin Fields is off Week 13 and Shedeur Sanders Week 11. 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 Justin Fields at a discount because your league-mates undervalue quarterback production, do it. Shedeur Sanders 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. Shedeur Sanders (age 24) is in the early stages of his career with 5+ years of starter-caliber upside. His dynasty value is rising.

Did You Know?

•Justin Fields outscored Shedeur Sanders by a projected 90 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Justin Fields played 9 games in 2025 compared to Shedeur Sanders's 8. That durability gap means Justin Fields contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Justin Fields scored 11 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 Shedeur Sanders: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Justin Fields	Shedeur Sanders
PPG (Half-PPR)	15.9	10.6
Games Played	9	8
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	143	85
Passing Yards	1,259	1,400
Passing TDs	7	7
Pass Yds/Game	139.9	175.0
Rushing Yards	383	169
Rushing TDs	4	1
Total TDs	11	8
TDs/Game	1.2	1.0
Age	27	24
Experience	4 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 11

Summary

Justin Fields outscored Shedeur Sanders by 5.3 PPG in 2025 (15.9 to 10.6). 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 Justin Fields or Shedeur Sanders in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Justin Fields has the edge at 15.9 PPG compared to Shedeur Sanders's 10.6 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 Shedeur Sanders average in 2025?▾

Justin Fields averaged 15.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Shedeur Sanders averaged 10.6 PPG over 8 games. That is a difference of 5.3 points per game.

When are Justin Fields and Shedeur Sanders's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Justin Fields (NYJ) has a bye in Week 13, and Shedeur Sanders (CLE) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Justin Fields or Shedeur Sanders a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Justin Fields outscored Shedeur Sanders by 5.3 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.