Caleb Williams 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
Slight lean · 56% confident
Lamar Jackson- Higher projection: 326 vs 299 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 30 vs 63
- Market favorite: ADP 31.7 vs 70.6
Caleb Williams and Lamar Jackson are a common 2026 draft-day decision at quarterback. Lamar Jackson holds the edge in expert consensus (QB2 to QB7). Lamar Jackson typically comes off the board first, around pick 32 (round 3) to Caleb Williams's pick 71. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Lamar Jackson at 326 PPR points (19.2 per game) versus Caleb Williams at 299.
Last season Caleb Williams carried the heavier workload (99% snap share, 79 touches to Lamar Jackson's 67), 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, Lamar Jackson is the narrow pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Williams | Jackson |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 299 | 326 |
| Points / game | 19.1 | 17.1 |
| Games played | 17 | 13 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #63 | #30 |
| ADP | 71 | 32 |
| Positional rank | QB5 | QB20 |
| Snap share | 99% | 92% |
| Red-zone touches | 21 | 12 |
| Age | 24 | 29 |
| Bye week | 10 | 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: Caleb Williams or Lamar Jackson.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Caleb Williams or Lamar Jackson in 2026?
Lamar Jackson 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 Lamar Jackson?
Lamar Jackson carries the higher 2026 projection at 326 PPR points (19.2 per game), compared with 299 for Caleb Williams.
Where are Caleb Williams and Lamar Jackson being drafted?
Lamar Jackson has an ADP around pick 32 (round 3), while Caleb Williams goes closer to pick 71 (round 6).
Who is ranked higher, Caleb Williams or Lamar Jackson?
Expert consensus ranks Lamar Jackson (QB2) ahead of Caleb Williams (QB7) for 2026.
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