Bryce Young 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
Strong edge · 95% confident
Caleb Williams- Higher projection: 299 vs 236 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 63 vs 160
- More points per game: 19.1 vs 14.3
Bryce Young and Caleb Williams are a common 2026 draft-day decision at quarterback. Caleb Williams holds the edge in expert consensus (QB7 to QB26). Caleb Williams typically comes off the board first, around pick 71 (round 6) to Bryce Young's pick 226. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Caleb Williams at 299 PPR points (17.6 per game) versus Bryce Young at 236.
Last season Caleb Williams carried the heavier workload (99% snap share, 79 touches to Bryce Young's 54), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Caleb Williams is the clear pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Young | Williams |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 236 | 299 |
| Points / game | 14.3 | 19.1 |
| Games played | 16 | 17 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #160 | #63 |
| ADP | 226 | 71 |
| Positional rank | QB19 | QB5 |
| Snap share | 96% | 99% |
| Red-zone touches | 11 | 21 |
| Age | 25 | 24 |
| Bye week | 5 | 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: Bryce Young or Caleb Williams.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Bryce Young or Caleb Williams in 2026?
Caleb Williams is a clear call over Bryce Young for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Bryce Young or Caleb Williams?
Caleb Williams carries the higher 2026 projection at 299 PPR points (17.6 per game), compared with 236 for Bryce Young.
Where are Bryce Young and Caleb Williams being drafted?
Caleb Williams has an ADP around pick 71 (round 6), while Bryce Young goes closer to pick 226 (round 19).
Who is ranked higher, Bryce Young or Caleb Williams?
Expert consensus ranks Caleb Williams (QB7) ahead of Bryce Young (QB26) for 2026.
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