Jalen Hurts 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
Lamar Jackson- Higher projection: 326 vs 311 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 30 vs 53
- More points per game: 20.0 vs 16.6
Jalen Hurts and Lamar Jackson are a common 2026 draft-day decision at quarterback. Lamar Jackson holds the edge in expert consensus (QB2 to QB5). Lamar Jackson typically comes off the board first, around pick 32 (round 3) to Jalen Hurts's pick 58. The 2026 projections give a modest edge: Lamar Jackson at 326 PPR points (19.2 per game) versus Jalen Hurts at 311.
Last season Jalen Hurts carried the heavier workload (99% snap share, 23 touches to Lamar Jackson's 19), 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 | Hurts | Jackson |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 311 | 326 |
| Points / game | 16.6 | 20.0 |
| Games played | 5 | 4 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #53 | #30 |
| ADP | 58 | 32 |
| Scoring rank (season) | QB24 | QB26 |
| Snap share | 99% | 88% |
| Red-zone touches | 7 | 5 |
| Age | 28 | 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: Jalen Hurts or Lamar Jackson.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Jalen Hurts or Lamar Jackson in 2026?
Lamar Jackson is a clear call over Jalen Hurts for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Jalen Hurts or Lamar Jackson?
Lamar Jackson carries the higher 2026 projection at 326 PPR points (19.2 per game), compared with 311 for Jalen Hurts.
Where are Jalen Hurts and Lamar Jackson being drafted?
Lamar Jackson has an ADP around pick 32 (round 3), while Jalen Hurts goes closer to pick 58 (round 5).
Who is ranked higher, Jalen Hurts or Lamar Jackson?
Expert consensus ranks Lamar Jackson (QB2) ahead of Jalen Hurts (QB5) for 2026.
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