Justin Herbert or Patrick MahomesWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Justin Herbert is a Los Angeles Chargers quarterback who averaged 10.4 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026. Patrick Mahomes is a Kansas City Chiefs quarterback who averaged 18.8 fantasy points per game across 5 games in 2026. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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QBLos Angeles Chargers#29 QB

Justin Herbert

PPG

10.4

Games

Pass Yds

1,141

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

168

Bye

Week 7

QBKansas City Chiefs#11 QB

Patrick Mahomes

PPG

18.8

Games

Pass Yds

1,309

Pass TDs

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 5

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Justin Herbert vs Patrick Mahomes: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Justin Herbert	Patrick Mahomes
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.4	18.8
Games Played	6	5
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	62	94
Passing Yards	1,141	1,309
Passing TDs	5	9
Pass Yds/Game	190.2	261.8
Rushing Yards	168	57
Rushing TDs	0	1
Total TDs	5	10
TDs/Game	0.8	2.0
Age	28	31
Experience	6 yrs	9 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Justin Herbert or Patrick Mahomes in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Justin Herbert and Patrick Mahomes is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Justin Herbert averaged 10.4 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Patrick Mahomes averaged 18.8.

Should I draft Justin Herbert or Patrick Mahomes in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Justin Herbert averaged 10.4 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026, and Patrick Mahomes averaged 18.8 across 5. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Justin Herbert and Patrick Mahomes average in 2026?▾

Justin Herbert averaged 10.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 6 games in 2026. Patrick Mahomes averaged 18.8 PPG over 5 games. That is a difference of 8.4 points per game.

When are Justin Herbert and Patrick Mahomes's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Justin Herbert (LAC) has a bye in Week 7, and Patrick Mahomes (KC) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.