Bo Nix vs Jaxson Dart
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- Experts agree: consensus rank 96 vs 100
- More points per game: 18.6 vs 17.6
- More opportunity: 100% snap share, 17 red-zone touches
Jaxson Dart carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Bo Nix and Jaxson Dart are a common 2026 draft-day decision at quarterback. Bo Nix holds the edge in expert consensus (QB12 to QB13). Jaxson Dart typically comes off the board first, around pick 98 (round 9) to Bo Nix's pick 117. The 2026 projections are nearly even: Jaxson Dart at 297 PPR points (17.4 per game) versus Bo Nix at 296.
Last season Jaxson Dart carried the heavier workload (76% snap share, 86 touches to Bo Nix's 84), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Jaxson Dart is the younger option (age 23), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. For a 2026 redraft, Bo Nix is the clear pick on stronger expert consensus. Jaxson Dart carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Head-to-head
| Stat | Nix | Dart |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 296 | 297 |
| Points / game | 18.6 | 17.6 |
| Games played | 17 | 14 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #96 | #100 |
| ADP | 117 | 98 |
| Positional rank | QB7 | QB14 |
| Snap share | 100% | 76% |
| Red-zone touches | 17 | 21 |
| Age | 26 | 23 |
| 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 Jaxson Dart.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Bo Nix or Jaxson Dart in 2026?
Bo Nix is a clear call over Jaxson Dart for 2026, on stronger expert consensus. Jaxson Dart carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Who is projected to score more, Bo Nix or Jaxson Dart?
Jaxson Dart carries the higher 2026 projection at 297 PPR points (17.4 per game), compared with 296 for Bo Nix.
Where are Bo Nix and Jaxson Dart being drafted?
Jaxson Dart has an ADP around pick 98 (round 9), while Bo Nix goes closer to pick 117 (round 10).
Who is ranked higher, Bo Nix or Jaxson Dart?
Expert consensus ranks Bo Nix (QB12) ahead of Jaxson Dart (QB13) for 2026.
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