Daniel Jones 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
Strong edge · 95% confident- Higher projection: 326 vs 224 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 30 vs 139
- More opportunity: 92% snap share, 12 red-zone touches
Daniel Jones and Lamar Jackson are a common 2026 draft-day decision at quarterback. Lamar Jackson holds the edge in expert consensus (QB2 to QB24). Lamar Jackson typically comes off the board first, around pick 32 (round 3) to Daniel Jones's pick 200. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Lamar Jackson at 326 PPR points (19.2 per game) versus Daniel Jones at 224.
Last season Lamar Jackson carried the heavier workload (92% snap share, 67 touches to Daniel Jones's 45), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Lamar Jackson is the clear pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Jones | Jackson |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 224 | 326 |
| Points / game | 18.0 | 17.1 |
| Games played | 13 | 13 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #139 | #30 |
| ADP | 200 | 32 |
| Positional rank | QB17 | QB20 |
| Snap share | 91% | 92% |
| Red-zone touches | 15 | 12 |
| Age | 29 | 29 |
| Bye week | 13 | 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: Daniel Jones or Lamar Jackson.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Daniel Jones or Lamar Jackson in 2026?
Lamar Jackson is a clear call 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 Lamar Jackson?
Lamar Jackson carries the higher 2026 projection at 326 PPR points (19.2 per game), compared with 224 for Daniel Jones.
Where are Daniel Jones and Lamar Jackson being drafted?
Lamar Jackson has an ADP around pick 32 (round 3), while Daniel Jones goes closer to pick 200 (round 17).
Who is ranked higher, Daniel Jones or Lamar Jackson?
Expert consensus ranks Lamar Jackson (QB2) ahead of Daniel Jones (QB24) for 2026.
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