Bo Nix vs Brock Purdy
Two quarterbacks fantasy managers weigh against each other for 2026. Here is the head-to-head on projections, expert consensus, ADP and usage, with our Clutch Score verdict on who to draft.
Who to draft
Strong edge · 95% confident
Brock Purdy- Higher projection: 303 vs 296 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 94 vs 96
- More points per game: 20.8 vs 18.6
Bo Nix and Brock Purdy are a common 2026 draft-day decision at quarterback. Brock Purdy holds the edge in expert consensus (QB11 to QB12). Bo Nix typically comes off the board first, around pick 117 (round 10) to Brock Purdy's pick 122. The 2026 projections are nearly even: Brock Purdy at 303 PPR points (17.8 per game) versus Bo Nix at 296.
Last season Bo Nix carried the heavier workload (100% snap share, 84 touches to Brock Purdy's 33), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Brock Purdy is the clear pick on the higher projection and stronger expert consensus.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Nix | Purdy |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 296 | 303 |
| Points / game | 18.6 | 20.8 |
| Games played | 17 | 9 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #96 | #94 |
| ADP | 117 | 122 |
| Positional rank | QB7 | QB24 |
| Snap share | 100% | 98% |
| Red-zone touches | 17 | 7 |
| Age | 26 | 26 |
| Bye week | 10 | 8 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Bo Nix or Brock Purdy.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Bo Nix or Brock Purdy in 2026?
Brock Purdy is a clear call over Bo Nix for 2026, on the higher projection and stronger expert consensus.
Who is projected to score more, Bo Nix or Brock Purdy?
Brock Purdy carries the higher 2026 projection at 303 PPR points (17.8 per game), compared with 296 for Bo Nix.
Where are Bo Nix and Brock Purdy being drafted?
Bo Nix has an ADP around pick 117 (round 10), while Brock Purdy goes closer to pick 122 (round 11).
Who is ranked higher, Bo Nix or Brock Purdy?
Expert consensus ranks Brock Purdy (QB11) ahead of Bo Nix (QB12) for 2026.
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