Jaxson Dart 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 · 56% confident
Lamar Jackson- Higher projection: 326 vs 297 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 30 vs 100
- Market favorite: ADP 31.7 vs 97.6
Jaxson Dart and Lamar Jackson are a common 2026 draft-day decision at quarterback. Lamar Jackson holds the edge in expert consensus (QB2 to QB13). Lamar Jackson typically comes off the board first, around pick 32 (round 3) to Jaxson Dart's pick 98. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Lamar Jackson at 326 PPR points (19.2 per game) versus Jaxson Dart at 297.
Last season Jaxson Dart carried the heavier workload (76% snap share, 86 touches to Lamar Jackson's 67), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Jaxson Dart is the younger option (age 23), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. For a 2026 redraft, Lamar Jackson is the narrow pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Dart | Jackson |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 297 | 326 |
| Points / game | 17.6 | 17.1 |
| Games played | 14 | 13 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #100 | #30 |
| ADP | 98 | 32 |
| Positional rank | QB14 | QB20 |
| Snap share | 76% | 92% |
| Red-zone touches | 21 | 12 |
| Age | 23 | 29 |
| Bye week | 8 | 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: Jaxson Dart or Lamar Jackson.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Jaxson Dart or Lamar Jackson in 2026?
Lamar Jackson is a slight lean over Jaxson Dart for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Jaxson Dart or Lamar Jackson?
Lamar Jackson carries the higher 2026 projection at 326 PPR points (19.2 per game), compared with 297 for Jaxson Dart.
Where are Jaxson Dart and Lamar Jackson being drafted?
Lamar Jackson has an ADP around pick 32 (round 3), while Jaxson Dart goes closer to pick 98 (round 9).
Who is ranked higher, Jaxson Dart or Lamar Jackson?
Expert consensus ranks Lamar Jackson (QB2) ahead of Jaxson Dart (QB13) for 2026.
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