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 · 62% confident
Caleb Williams- More points per game: 21.2 vs 20.0
- More opportunity: 97% snap share, 7 red-zone touches
- Better scoring rank so far: QB23 vs QB26
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 72. 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 (97% snap share, 24 touches to Lamar Jackson's 19), 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 narrow pick on the bigger workload and more room to grow. Lamar Jackson carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Head-to-head
| Stat | Williams | Jackson |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 299 | 326 |
| Points / game | 21.2 | 20.0 |
| Games played | 4 | 4 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #63 | #30 |
| ADP | 72 | 32 |
| Scoring rank (season) | QB23 | QB26 |
| Snap share | 97% | 88% |
| Red-zone touches | 7 | 5 |
| Age | 24 | 29 |
| Bye week | 10 | 13 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2026 (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?
Caleb Williams is a slight lean over Lamar Jackson for 2026, on the bigger workload and more room to grow. Lamar Jackson carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
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 72 (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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