Jayden Daniels vs Trevor Lawrence
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
Jayden Daniels- Higher projection: 309 vs 303 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 58 vs 70
- Market favorite: ADP 66.4 vs 102.6
Jayden Daniels and Trevor Lawrence are a common 2026 draft-day decision at quarterback. Jayden Daniels holds the edge in expert consensus (QB6 to QB9). Jayden Daniels typically comes off the board first, around pick 66 (round 6) to Trevor Lawrence's pick 103. The 2026 projections are nearly even: Jayden Daniels at 309 PPR points (18.2 per game) versus Trevor Lawrence at 303.
Last season Trevor Lawrence carried the heavier workload (98% snap share, 82 touches to Jayden Daniels's 58), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Jayden Daniels is the narrow pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Daniels | Lawrence |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 309 | 303 |
| Points / game | 16.8 | 20.6 |
| Games played | 7 | 17 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #58 | #70 |
| ADP | 66 | 103 |
| Positional rank | QB34 | QB4 |
| Snap share | 91% | 98% |
| Red-zone touches | 6 | 23 |
| Age | 25 | 26 |
| Bye week | 7 | 7 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Jayden Daniels or Trevor Lawrence.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Jayden Daniels or Trevor Lawrence in 2026?
Jayden Daniels is a slight lean over Trevor Lawrence for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Jayden Daniels or Trevor Lawrence?
Jayden Daniels carries the higher 2026 projection at 309 PPR points (18.2 per game), compared with 303 for Trevor Lawrence.
Where are Jayden Daniels and Trevor Lawrence being drafted?
Jayden Daniels has an ADP around pick 66 (round 6), while Trevor Lawrence goes closer to pick 103 (round 9).
Who is ranked higher, Jayden Daniels or Trevor Lawrence?
Expert consensus ranks Jayden Daniels (QB6) ahead of Trevor Lawrence (QB9) for 2026.
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