Brock Purdy vs Lamar Jackson
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 · 74% confident
Brock Purdy- More points per game: 21.4 vs 20.0
- More opportunity: 98% snap share, 5 red-zone touches
- Better scoring rank so far: QB2 vs QB26
Brock Purdy and Lamar Jackson are a common 2026 draft-day decision at quarterback. Lamar Jackson holds the edge in expert consensus (QB2 to QB11). Lamar Jackson typically comes off the board first, around pick 32 (round 3) to Brock Purdy's pick 123. The 2026 projections give a modest edge: Lamar Jackson at 326 PPR points (19.2 per game) versus Brock Purdy at 303.
Last season Brock Purdy carried the heavier workload (98% snap share, 32 touches to Lamar Jackson's 19), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Brock Purdy is the younger option (age 26), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. For a 2026 redraft, Brock Purdy is the solid pick on the bigger workload and more room to grow. Lamar Jackson carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Head-to-head
| Stat | Purdy | Jackson |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 303 | 326 |
| Points / game | 21.4 | 20.0 |
| Games played | 7 | 4 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #94 | #30 |
| ADP | 123 | 32 |
| Scoring rank (season) | QB2 | QB26 |
| Snap share | 98% | 88% |
| Red-zone touches | 5 | 5 |
| Age | 26 | 29 |
| Bye week | 8 | 13 |
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 Lamar Jackson.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Brock Purdy or Lamar Jackson in 2026?
Brock Purdy is a solid pick over Lamar Jackson for 2026, on the bigger workload and more room to grow. Lamar Jackson carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Who is projected to score more, Brock Purdy or Lamar Jackson?
Lamar Jackson carries the higher 2026 projection at 326 PPR points (19.2 per game), compared with 303 for Brock Purdy.
Where are Brock Purdy and Lamar Jackson being drafted?
Lamar Jackson has an ADP around pick 32 (round 3), while Brock Purdy goes closer to pick 123 (round 11).
Who is ranked higher, Brock Purdy or Lamar Jackson?
Expert consensus ranks Lamar Jackson (QB2) ahead of Brock Purdy (QB11) for 2026.
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