Caleb Williams vs Dak Prescott
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- Experts agree: consensus rank 63 vs 76
- More points per game: 19.1 vs 19.0
- More opportunity: 99% snap share, 21 red-zone touches
Dak Prescott carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Caleb Williams and Dak Prescott are a common 2026 draft-day decision at quarterback. Caleb Williams holds the edge in expert consensus (QB7 to QB10). Caleb Williams typically comes off the board first, around pick 71 (round 6) to Dak Prescott's pick 78. The 2026 projections are nearly even: Dak Prescott at 304 PPR points (17.9 per game) versus Caleb Williams at 299.
Last season Caleb Williams carried the heavier workload (99% snap share, 79 touches to Dak Prescott's 53), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Caleb Williams is the younger option (age 24), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. For a 2026 redraft, Caleb Williams is the clear pick on stronger expert consensus, an earlier ADP and the bigger workload. Dak Prescott carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Head-to-head
| Stat | Williams | Prescott |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 299 | 304 |
| Points / game | 19.1 | 19.0 |
| Games played | 17 | 17 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #63 | #76 |
| ADP | 71 | 78 |
| Positional rank | QB5 | QB6 |
| Snap share | 99% | 98% |
| Red-zone touches | 21 | 12 |
| Age | 24 | 33 |
| Bye week | 10 | 14 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Caleb Williams or Dak Prescott.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Caleb Williams or Dak Prescott in 2026?
Caleb Williams is a clear call over Dak Prescott for 2026, on stronger expert consensus, an earlier ADP and the bigger workload. Dak Prescott carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Who is projected to score more, Caleb Williams or Dak Prescott?
Dak Prescott carries the higher 2026 projection at 304 PPR points (17.9 per game), compared with 299 for Caleb Williams.
Where are Caleb Williams and Dak Prescott being drafted?
Caleb Williams has an ADP around pick 71 (round 6), while Dak Prescott goes closer to pick 78 (round 7).
Who is ranked higher, Caleb Williams or Dak Prescott?
Expert consensus ranks Caleb Williams (QB7) ahead of Dak Prescott (QB10) for 2026.
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