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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Lamar Jackson vs Mac JonesWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Lamar Jackson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 16.5 PPG to Mac Jones's 11.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Lamar Jackson is the better fantasy play this season.

Lamar Jackson has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 4.7-PPG advantage is real (16.5 to 11.8), and Lamar Jackson's 23 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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QBBaltimore Ravens#16PPG LEADER

Lamar Jackson

PPG

16.5

Games

Pass Yds

2,549

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

349

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

Lamar Jackson

Mac Jones

Head to Head

16.5 PPG11.8 PPG

13 GP11 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Lamar Jackson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #16 at the position). Mac Jones: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) QB (ranked #33 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Lamar Jackson is producing at 75% of elite pace and Mac Jones at 54%. That ranking gap means Lamar Jackson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Lamar Jackson vs Mac Jones: The Full Breakdown

Two quarterbacks who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Lamar Jackson (Baltimore Ravens) finished the 2025 season averaging 16.5 fantasy points per game in 13 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.

Lamar Jackson carries a 4.7-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. Lamar Jackson threw for 2549 yards and 21 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.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Lamar Jackson sits Week 13 while Mac Jones is off Week 8. 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

If you can acquire Lamar Jackson 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: Lamar Jackson (age 29) 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?

•Lamar Jackson outscored Mac Jones by a projected 80 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Lamar Jackson played 13 games in 2025 compared to Mac Jones's 11. That durability gap means Lamar Jackson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Lamar Jackson scored 23 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.8 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.
•Lamar Jackson added 349 rushing yards in 2025, which historically correlates with a higher fantasy floor in bad passing matchups.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Lamar Jackson vs Mac Jones: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Lamar Jackson	Mac Jones
PPG (Half-PPR)	16.5	11.8
Games Played	13	11
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	215	130
Passing Yards	2,549	2,151
Passing TDs	21	13
Pass Yds/Game	196.1	195.5
Rushing Yards	349	60
Rushing TDs	2	0
Total TDs	23	13
TDs/Game	1.8	1.2
Age	29	27
Experience	7 yrs	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 8

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Lamar Jackson holds the PPG edge with solid output at 16.5 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 Lamar Jackson or Mac Jones in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Lamar Jackson has the edge at 16.5 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 Lamar Jackson and Mac Jones average in 2025?▾

Lamar Jackson averaged 16.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Mac Jones averaged 11.8 PPG over 11 games. That is a difference of 4.7 points per game.

When are Lamar Jackson and Mac Jones's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Lamar Jackson (BAL) 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 Lamar Jackson or Mac Jones a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Lamar Jackson outscored Mac Jones by 4.7 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.