Brock Purdy vs Caleb Williams
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
Clear edge · 80% confident
Caleb Williams- Experts agree: consensus rank 63 vs 94
- More opportunity: 99% snap share, 21 red-zone touches
- Better positional rank: QB5 vs QB24
Brock Purdy carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Brock Purdy and Caleb Williams are a common 2026 draft-day decision at quarterback. Caleb Williams holds the edge in expert consensus (QB7 to QB11). Caleb Williams typically comes off the board first, around pick 71 (round 6) to Brock Purdy's pick 122. The 2026 projections are nearly even: Brock Purdy at 303 PPR points (17.8 per game) versus Caleb Williams at 299.
Last season Caleb Williams carried the heavier workload (99% snap share, 79 touches to Brock Purdy's 33), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Caleb Williams is the solid pick on stronger expert consensus, an earlier ADP and the bigger workload. Brock Purdy carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Head-to-head
| Stat | Purdy | Williams |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 303 | 299 |
| Points / game | 20.8 | 19.1 |
| Games played | 9 | 17 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #94 | #63 |
| ADP | 122 | 71 |
| Positional rank | QB24 | QB5 |
| Snap share | 98% | 99% |
| Red-zone touches | 7 | 21 |
| Age | 26 | 24 |
| Bye week | 8 | 10 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Brock Purdy or Caleb Williams.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Brock Purdy or Caleb Williams in 2026?
Caleb Williams is a solid pick over Brock Purdy for 2026, on stronger expert consensus, an earlier ADP and the bigger workload. Brock Purdy carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Who is projected to score more, Brock Purdy or Caleb Williams?
Brock Purdy carries the higher 2026 projection at 303 PPR points (17.8 per game), compared with 299 for Caleb Williams.
Where are Brock Purdy and Caleb Williams being drafted?
Caleb Williams has an ADP around pick 71 (round 6), while Brock Purdy goes closer to pick 122 (round 11).
Who is ranked higher, Brock Purdy or Caleb Williams?
Expert consensus ranks Caleb Williams (QB7) ahead of Brock Purdy (QB11) for 2026.
More comparisons
Verdict blends projections, usage, positional rank, consensus and health. Data via the Sleeper API and FantasyPros consensus, refreshed daily.