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Lamar Jackson or Sam DarnoldWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Heads up: Lamar Jackson is listed out (ankle) as of . The call below weighs season production, not this week's status.

Lamar Jackson is a Baltimore Ravens quarterback who averaged 19.8 fantasy points per game across 4 games in 2026. Sam Darnold is a Seattle Seahawks quarterback who averaged 12.2 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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  • Verdict detail. Boom and bust projection ranges for both players, then a stat-by-stat tale of the tape covering points per game, passing touchdowns, and rushing touchdowns.
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QBBaltimore Ravens#8 QB
Lamar Jackson
PPG
19.8
Games
4
Pass Yds
967
Pass TDs
6
Rush Yds
144
Rush TDs
1
Bye
Week 13
QBSeattle Seahawks#24 QB
Sam Darnold
PPG
12.2
Games
5
Pass Yds
1,033
Pass TDs
7
Bye
Week 11

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Lamar Jackson vs Sam Darnold: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatLamar JacksonSam Darnold
PPG (Half-PPR)19.812.2
Games Played45
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)7961
Passing Yards9671,033
Passing TDs67
Pass Yds/Game241.8206.6
Rushing Yards14435
Rushing TDs10
Total TDs77
TDs/Game1.81.4
Age2929
Experience8 yrs8 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 13Week 11

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Lamar Jackson or Sam Darnold in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Lamar Jackson and Sam Darnold is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Lamar Jackson averaged 19.8 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Sam Darnold averaged 12.2.

Should I draft Lamar Jackson or Sam Darnold in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Lamar Jackson averaged 19.8 fantasy points per game across 4 games in 2026, and Sam Darnold averaged 12.2 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 Lamar Jackson and Sam Darnold average in 2026?▾

Lamar Jackson averaged 19.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 4 games in 2026. Sam Darnold averaged 12.2 PPG over 5 games. That is a difference of 7.6 points per game.

When are Lamar Jackson and Sam Darnold's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Lamar Jackson (BAL) has a bye in Week 13, and Sam Darnold (SEA) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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