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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Mac Jones vs Russell WilsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Russell Wilson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.2 PPG to Mac Jones's 11.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Russell Wilson is the better fantasy play this season.

Russell Wilson has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.4-PPG advantage is real (14.2 to 11.8), and Russell Wilson's 20 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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QBSan Francisco 49ers#33

Mac Jones

PPG

11.8

Games

Pass Yds

2,151

Pass TDs

Bye

Week 8

QBPittsburgh Steelers#99PPG LEADER

Russell Wilson

PPG

14.2

Games

Pass Yds

2,890

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

155

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 9

The Edge Chart

Mac Jones

Russell Wilson

Head to Head

11.8 PPG14.2 PPG

11 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 9

Fantasy Tiers

Mac Jones: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) QB (ranked #33 at the position). Russell Wilson: Tier 5 (Deep League) QB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Mac Jones is producing at 54% of elite pace and Russell Wilson at 65%. That ranking gap means Mac Jones carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Mac Jones vs Russell Wilson: The Full Breakdown

Mac Jones and Russell Wilson are both viable fantasy quarterbacks heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Mac Jones averaged 11.8 PPG across 11 games with the San Francisco 49ers, while Russell Wilson posted 14.2 PPG in 14 appearances for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

A 2.4-PPG gap gives Russell Wilson 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. Mac Jones threw for 2151 yards and 13 touchdowns, while Russell Wilson posted 2890 yards and 18 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: Mac Jones sits Week 8 while Russell Wilson is off Week 9. 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

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Mac Jones (age 27) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons. Russell Wilson (age 27) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons.

Did You Know?

•Russell Wilson outscored Mac Jones by a projected 41 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Russell Wilson played 14 games in 2025 compared to Mac Jones's 11. That durability gap means Russell Wilson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Russell Wilson scored 20 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Mac Jones vs Russell Wilson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Mac Jones	Russell Wilson
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.8	14.2
Games Played	11	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	130	199
Passing Yards	2,151	2,890
Passing TDs	13	18
Pass Yds/Game	195.5	206.4
Rushing Yards	60	155
Rushing TDs	0	2
Total TDs	13	20
TDs/Game	1.2	1.4
Age	27	-
Experience	4 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 9

Summary

Russell Wilson outscored Mac Jones by 2.4 PPG in 2025 (14.2 to 11.8). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Mac Jones or Russell Wilson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Russell Wilson has the edge at 14.2 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 Mac Jones and Russell Wilson average in 2025?▾

Mac Jones averaged 11.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 11 games in 2025. Russell Wilson averaged 14.2 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 2.4 points per game.

When are Mac Jones and Russell Wilson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Mac Jones (SF) has a bye in Week 8, and Russell Wilson (PIT) has a bye in Week 9. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Mac Jones or Russell Wilson a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Russell Wilson outscored Mac Jones by 2.4 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.