Daniel Jones 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
Jayden Daniels- Higher projection: 309 vs 224 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 58 vs 139
- Market favorite: ADP 66.4 vs 199.5
Daniel Jones and Jayden Daniels are a common 2026 draft-day decision at quarterback. Jayden Daniels holds the edge in expert consensus (QB6 to QB24). Jayden Daniels typically comes off the board first, around pick 66 (round 6) to Daniel Jones's pick 200. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Jayden Daniels at 309 PPR points (18.2 per game) versus Daniel Jones at 224.
Last season Jayden Daniels carried the heavier workload (91% snap share, 58 touches to Daniel Jones's 45), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Jayden Daniels is the younger option (age 25), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. 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 | Jones | Daniels |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 224 | 309 |
| Points / game | 18.0 | 16.8 |
| Games played | 13 | 7 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #139 | #58 |
| ADP | 200 | 66 |
| Positional rank | QB17 | QB34 |
| Snap share | 91% | 91% |
| Red-zone touches | 15 | 6 |
| Age | 29 | 25 |
| Bye week | 13 | 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: Daniel Jones or Jayden Daniels.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Daniel Jones or Jayden Daniels in 2026?
Jayden Daniels is a slight lean over Daniel Jones for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Daniel Jones or Jayden Daniels?
Jayden Daniels carries the higher 2026 projection at 309 PPR points (18.2 per game), compared with 224 for Daniel Jones.
Where are Daniel Jones and Jayden Daniels being drafted?
Jayden Daniels has an ADP around pick 66 (round 6), while Daniel Jones goes closer to pick 200 (round 17).
Who is ranked higher, Daniel Jones or Jayden Daniels?
Expert consensus ranks Jayden Daniels (QB6) ahead of Daniel Jones (QB24) for 2026.
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