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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Russell Wilson vs Spencer RattlerWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Russell Wilson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.2 PPG to Spencer Rattler's 11.0 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 3.2-PPG advantage is real (14.2 to 11.0), and Russell Wilson's 20 touchdowns show scoring upside. Spencer Rattler 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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QBPittsburgh Steelers#99PPG LEADER

Russell Wilson

PPG

14.2

Games

Pass Yds

2,890

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

155

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 9

QBNew Orleans Saints#38

Spencer Rattler

PPG

11.0

Games

Pass Yds

1,586

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

167

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Russell Wilson

Spencer Rattler

Head to Head

14.2 PPG11.0 PPG

14 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Russell Wilson: Tier 5 (Deep League) QB (ranked #99 at the position). Spencer Rattler: Tier 5 (Deep League) QB (ranked #38 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Russell Wilson is producing at 65% of elite pace and Spencer Rattler at 50%. That ranking gap means Spencer Rattler carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Russell Wilson vs Spencer Rattler: The Full Breakdown

Two quarterbacks who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Russell Wilson (Pittsburgh Steelers) finished the 2025 season averaging 14.2 fantasy points per game in 14 games. Spencer Rattler (New Orleans Saints) came in at 11.0 PPG over 9 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Russell Wilson carries a 3.2-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. Russell Wilson threw for 2890 yards and 18 touchdowns, while Spencer Rattler posted 1586 yards and 8 scores. Volume, red zone efficiency, and game script are the key week-to-week differentiators when neither carries rushing upside.

Russell Wilson has his bye in Week 9, and Spencer Rattler rests in Week 8. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at quarterback for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Russell Wilson at a discount because your league-mates undervalue quarterback production, do it. Spencer Rattler is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Russell Wilson (age 27) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons. Spencer Rattler (age 25) is in the early stages of his career with 5+ years of starter-caliber upside. His dynasty value is rising.

Did You Know?

•Russell Wilson outscored Spencer Rattler by a projected 54 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Russell Wilson played 14 games in 2025 compared to Spencer Rattler's 9. 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

Russell Wilson vs Spencer Rattler: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Russell Wilson	Spencer Rattler
PPG (Half-PPR)	14.2	11.0
Games Played	14	9
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	199	99
Passing Yards	2,890	1,586
Passing TDs	18	8
Pass Yds/Game	206.4	176.2
Rushing Yards	155	167
Rushing TDs	2	0
Total TDs	20	8
TDs/Game	1.4	0.9
Age	-	25
Experience	-	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 8

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Russell Wilson holds the PPG edge with solid output at 14.2 points per game. Spencer Rattler averaged 11.0 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 Russell Wilson or Spencer Rattler in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Russell Wilson has the edge at 14.2 PPG compared to Spencer Rattler's 11.0 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 Russell Wilson and Spencer Rattler average in 2025?▾

Russell Wilson averaged 14.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Spencer Rattler averaged 11.0 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 3.2 points per game.

When are Russell Wilson and Spencer Rattler's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Russell Wilson (PIT) has a bye in Week 9, and Spencer Rattler (NO) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Russell Wilson or Spencer Rattler a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Russell Wilson outscored Spencer Rattler by 3.2 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.