Lamar Jackson vs Shedeur Sanders: Who Should You Start?
Lamar Jackson and Shedeur Sanders are both viable fantasy quarterbacks heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Lamar Jackson averaged 17.1 PPG across 13 games with the Baltimore Ravens, while Shedeur Sanders posted 11.9 PPG in 8 appearances for the Cleveland Browns.
A 5.2-PPG gap gives Lamar Jackson 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. Lamar Jackson threw for 2549 yards and 21 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: Lamar Jackson is off Week 14 and Shedeur Sanders Week 10. 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.
