Mac Jones or Patrick MahomesWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Mac Jones is a San Francisco 49ers quarterback who averaged 11.8 fantasy points per game across 11 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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QBSan Francisco 49ers

Mac Jones

PPG

11.8

Games

Pass Yds

2,151

Pass TDs

Bye

Week 8

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

Mac Jones vs Patrick Mahomes: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Mac Jones	Patrick Mahomes
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.8	18.8
Games Played	11	5
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	130	94
Passing Yards	2,151	1,309
Passing TDs	13	9
Pass Yds/Game	195.5	261.8
Rushing Yards	60	57
Rushing TDs	0	1
Total TDs	13	10
TDs/Game	1.2	2.0
Age	28	31
Experience	4 yrs	9 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Mac Jones or Patrick Mahomes in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Mac Jones 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, Mac Jones averaged 11.8 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Patrick Mahomes averaged 18.8.

Should I draft Mac Jones or Patrick Mahomes in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Mac Jones averaged 11.8 fantasy points per game across 11 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 Mac Jones and Patrick Mahomes average in 2026?▾

Mac Jones averaged 11.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 11 games in 2026. Patrick Mahomes averaged 18.8 PPG over 5 games. That is a difference of 7.0 points per game.

When are Mac Jones and Patrick Mahomes's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Mac Jones (SF) has a bye in Week 8, and Patrick Mahomes (KC) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.