Bryce Young vs Daniel Jones
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
Slight lean · 56% confident
Daniel Jones- Experts agree: consensus rank 139 vs 160
- More points per game: 18.0 vs 14.3
- Better positional rank: QB17 vs QB19
Bryce Young carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Bryce Young and Daniel Jones are a common 2026 draft-day decision at quarterback. Daniel Jones holds the edge in expert consensus (QB24 to QB26). Daniel Jones typically comes off the board first, around pick 200 (round 17) to Bryce Young's pick 226. The 2026 projections give a modest edge: Bryce Young at 236 PPR points (13.9 per game) versus Daniel Jones at 224.
Last season Bryce Young carried the heavier workload (96% snap share, 54 touches to Daniel Jones's 45), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Bryce Young is the younger option (age 25), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. For a 2026 redraft, Daniel Jones is the narrow pick on stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP. Bryce Young carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Head-to-head
| Stat | Young | Jones |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 236 | 224 |
| Points / game | 14.3 | 18.0 |
| Games played | 16 | 13 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #160 | #139 |
| ADP | 226 | 200 |
| Positional rank | QB19 | QB17 |
| Snap share | 96% | 91% |
| Red-zone touches | 11 | 15 |
| Age | 25 | 29 |
| Bye week | 5 | 13 |
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 Daniel Jones.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Bryce Young or Daniel Jones in 2026?
Daniel Jones is a slight lean over Bryce Young for 2026, on stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP. Bryce Young carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Who is projected to score more, Bryce Young or Daniel Jones?
Bryce Young carries the higher 2026 projection at 236 PPR points (13.9 per game), compared with 224 for Daniel Jones.
Where are Bryce Young and Daniel Jones being drafted?
Daniel Jones has an ADP around pick 200 (round 17), while Bryce Young goes closer to pick 226 (round 19).
Who is ranked higher, Bryce Young or Daniel Jones?
Expert consensus ranks Daniel Jones (QB24) ahead of Bryce Young (QB26) for 2026.
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