Jaxson Dart vs Patrick Mahomes
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
Clear edge · 74% confident
Patrick Mahomes- More points per game: 17.3 vs 13.7
- More opportunity: 100% snap share, 5 red-zone touches
- Better scoring rank so far: QB18 vs QB34
Jaxson Dart and Patrick Mahomes are a common 2026 draft-day decision at quarterback. Jaxson Dart holds the edge in expert consensus (QB13 to QB14). Jaxson Dart typically comes off the board first, around pick 97 (round 9) to Patrick Mahomes's pick 110. The 2026 projections are nearly even: Jaxson Dart at 297 PPR points (17.4 per game) versus Patrick Mahomes at 287.
Last season Patrick Mahomes carried the heavier workload (100% snap share, 19 touches to Jaxson Dart's 11), 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, Patrick Mahomes is the solid pick on the bigger workload. Jaxson Dart carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Head-to-head
| Stat | Dart | Mahomes |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 297 | 287 |
| Points / game | 13.7 | 17.3 |
| Games played | 2 | 6 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #100 | #101 |
| ADP | 97 | 110 |
| Scoring rank (season) | QB34 | QB18 |
| Snap share | 60% | 100% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 5 |
| Age | 23 | 31 |
| Bye week | 8 | 5 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2026 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Jaxson Dart or Patrick Mahomes.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Jaxson Dart or Patrick Mahomes in 2026?
Patrick Mahomes is a solid pick over Jaxson Dart for 2026, on the bigger workload. Jaxson Dart carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Who is projected to score more, Jaxson Dart or Patrick Mahomes?
Jaxson Dart carries the higher 2026 projection at 297 PPR points (17.4 per game), compared with 287 for Patrick Mahomes.
Where are Jaxson Dart and Patrick Mahomes being drafted?
Jaxson Dart has an ADP around pick 97 (round 9), while Patrick Mahomes goes closer to pick 110 (round 10).
Who is ranked higher, Jaxson Dart or Patrick Mahomes?
Expert consensus ranks Jaxson Dart (QB13) ahead of Patrick Mahomes (QB14) for 2026.
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