Brock Purdy vs Justin Herbert
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
- More points per game: 21.4 vs 11.7
- Better scoring rank so far: QB2 vs QB29
Brock Purdy and Justin Herbert are a common 2026 draft-day decision at quarterback. Justin Herbert holds the edge in expert consensus (QB8 to QB11). Justin Herbert typically comes off the board first, around pick 84 (round 7) to Brock Purdy's pick 123. The 2026 projections are nearly even: Brock Purdy at 303 PPR points (17.8 per game) versus Justin Herbert at 296.
Last season Brock Purdy carried the heavier workload (98% snap share, 32 touches to Justin Herbert's 30), 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 the bigger workload.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Purdy | Herbert |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 303 | 296 |
| Points / game | 21.4 | 11.7 |
| Games played | 7 | 6 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #94 | #69 |
| ADP | 123 | 84 |
| Scoring rank (season) | QB2 | QB29 |
| Snap share | 98% | 100% |
| Red-zone touches | 5 | 6 |
| Age | 26 | 28 |
| Bye week | 8 | 7 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2026 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Brock Purdy or Justin Herbert.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Brock Purdy or Justin Herbert in 2026?
Brock Purdy is a clear call over Justin Herbert for 2026, on the higher projection and the bigger workload.
Who is projected to score more, Brock Purdy or Justin Herbert?
Brock Purdy carries the higher 2026 projection at 303 PPR points (17.8 per game), compared with 296 for Justin Herbert.
Where are Brock Purdy and Justin Herbert being drafted?
Justin Herbert has an ADP around pick 84 (round 7), while Brock Purdy goes closer to pick 123 (round 11).
Who is ranked higher, Brock Purdy or Justin Herbert?
Expert consensus ranks Justin Herbert (QB8) ahead of Brock Purdy (QB11) for 2026.
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