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Justin Fields vs Will LevisWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Justin Fields is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 15.9 PPG to Will Levis's 13.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Justin Fields is the better fantasy play this season.

Justin Fields is the better play on a neutral week. 15.9 PPG with 1,642 yards gives a reliable baseline. Will Levis at 13.2 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Justin Fields higher, but do not fade Will Levis entirely.

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
9
Pass Yds
1,259
Pass TDs
7
Rush Yds
383
Rush TDs
4
Bye
Week 13
QBTennessee Titans#99
Will Levis
PPG
13.2
Games
14
Pass Yds
2,780
Pass TDs
17
Rush Yds
245
Rush TDs
3
Bye
Week 5

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Justin Fields
Will Levis

Head to Head

15.9 PPG13.2 PPG
9 GP14 GP
Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Justin Fields: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #20 at the position). Will Levis: Tier 5 (Deep League) QB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Justin Fields is producing at 72% of elite pace and Will Levis at 60%. That ranking gap means Justin Fields carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Justin Fields vs Will Levis: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Justin Fields and Will Levis for your lineup, you are not alone. Justin Fields finished the 2025 season at 15.9 PPG for the New York Jets (9 games), and Will Levis averaged 13.2 for the Tennessee Titans (14 games).

That 2.7-point weekly advantage for Justin Fields 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. Justin Fields threw for 1259 yards and 7 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.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Justin Fields sits Week 13 while Will Levis is off Week 5. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

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: Justin Fields (age 27) 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?

  • Justin Fields outscored Will Levis by a projected 46 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Will Levis played 14 games in 2025 compared to Justin Fields's 9. 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.
  • 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 Will Levis: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatJustin FieldsWill Levis
PPG (Half-PPR)15.913.2
Games Played914
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)143185
Passing Yards1,2592,780
Passing TDs717
Pass Yds/Game139.9198.6
Rushing Yards383245
Rushing TDs43
Total TDs1120
TDs/Game1.21.4
Age27-
Experience4 yrs-
Bye WeekWeek 13Week 5

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Justin Fields at 15.9 PPG, 2.7 points per game above Will Levis's 13.2. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Justin Fields or Will Levis in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Justin Fields has the edge at 15.9 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 Justin Fields and Will Levis average in 2025?

Justin Fields averaged 15.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Will Levis averaged 13.2 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 2.7 points per game.

When are Justin Fields and Will Levis's bye weeks in 2026?

Justin Fields (NYJ) has a bye in Week 13, and Will Levis (TEN) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Justin Fields or Will Levis a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?

Justin Fields outscored Will Levis by 2.7 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.

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