Jared Goff vs Matthew Stafford
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
Matthew Stafford- More points per game: 21.1 vs 17.9
- More opportunity: 99% snap share, 7 red-zone touches
- Better positional rank: QB3 vs QB8
Jared Goff carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Jared Goff and Matthew Stafford are a common 2026 draft-day decision at quarterback. Jared Goff holds the edge in expert consensus (QB15 to QB16). Matthew Stafford typically comes off the board first, around pick 94 (round 8) to Jared Goff's pick 131. The 2026 projections are nearly even: Jared Goff at 284 PPR points (16.7 per game) versus Matthew Stafford at 280.
Last season Matthew Stafford carried the heavier workload (99% snap share, 29 touches to Jared Goff's 19), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Jared Goff is the younger option (age 31), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. For a 2026 redraft, Matthew Stafford is the narrow pick on an earlier ADP and the bigger workload. Jared Goff carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Head-to-head
| Stat | Goff | Stafford |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 284 | 280 |
| Points / game | 17.9 | 21.1 |
| Games played | 17 | 17 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #103 | #104 |
| ADP | 131 | 94 |
| Positional rank | QB8 | QB3 |
| Snap share | 98% | 99% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 7 |
| Age | 31 | 38 |
| Bye week | 6 | 11 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Jared Goff or Matthew Stafford.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Jared Goff or Matthew Stafford in 2026?
Matthew Stafford is a slight lean over Jared Goff for 2026, on an earlier ADP and the bigger workload. Jared Goff carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Who is projected to score more, Jared Goff or Matthew Stafford?
Jared Goff carries the higher 2026 projection at 284 PPR points (16.7 per game), compared with 280 for Matthew Stafford.
Where are Jared Goff and Matthew Stafford being drafted?
Matthew Stafford has an ADP around pick 94 (round 8), while Jared Goff goes closer to pick 131 (round 11).
Who is ranked higher, Jared Goff or Matthew Stafford?
Expert consensus ranks Jared Goff (QB15) ahead of Matthew Stafford (QB16) for 2026.
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