Caleb Williams vs Jayden Daniels
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- Higher projection: 309 vs 299 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 58 vs 63
- Market favorite: ADP 66.4 vs 70.6
Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels are a common 2026 draft-day decision at quarterback. Jayden Daniels holds the edge in expert consensus (QB6 to QB7). Jayden Daniels typically comes off the board first, around pick 66 (round 6) to Caleb Williams's pick 71. The 2026 projections are nearly even: Jayden Daniels at 309 PPR points (18.2 per game) versus Caleb Williams at 299.
Last season Caleb Williams carried the heavier workload (99% snap share, 79 touches to Jayden Daniels's 58), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Jayden Daniels is the narrow pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Williams | Daniels |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 299 | 309 |
| Points / game | 19.1 | 16.8 |
| Games played | 17 | 7 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #63 | #58 |
| ADP | 71 | 66 |
| Positional rank | QB5 | QB34 |
| Snap share | 99% | 91% |
| Red-zone touches | 21 | 6 |
| Age | 24 | 25 |
| Bye week | 10 | 7 |
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 Jayden Daniels.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Caleb Williams or Jayden Daniels in 2026?
Jayden Daniels is a slight lean over Caleb Williams for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Caleb Williams or Jayden Daniels?
Jayden Daniels carries the higher 2026 projection at 309 PPR points (18.2 per game), compared with 299 for Caleb Williams.
Where are Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels being drafted?
Jayden Daniels has an ADP around pick 66 (round 6), while Caleb Williams goes closer to pick 71 (round 6).
Who is ranked higher, Caleb Williams or Jayden Daniels?
Expert consensus ranks Jayden Daniels (QB6) ahead of Caleb Williams (QB7) for 2026.
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