Joe Burrow 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
Clear edge · 74% confident
Joe Burrow- More points per game: 22.2 vs 20.0
- More opportunity: 100% snap share, 6 red-zone touches
- Better scoring rank so far: QB5 vs QB26
Joe Burrow and Lamar Jackson are a common 2026 draft-day decision at quarterback. Lamar Jackson holds the edge in expert consensus (QB2 to QB4). Lamar Jackson typically comes off the board first, around pick 32 (round 3) to Joe Burrow's pick 52. The 2026 projections give a modest edge: Lamar Jackson at 326 PPR points (19.2 per game) versus Joe Burrow at 306.
Last season Lamar Jackson carried the heavier workload (88% snap share, 19 touches to Joe Burrow's 17), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Joe Burrow is the solid pick on our blend of projection, usage and matchup. Lamar Jackson carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Head-to-head
| Stat | Burrow | Jackson |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 306 | 326 |
| Points / game | 22.2 | 20.0 |
| Games played | 6 | 4 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #44 | #30 |
| ADP | 52 | 32 |
| Scoring rank (season) | QB5 | QB26 |
| Snap share | 100% | 88% |
| Red-zone touches | 6 | 5 |
| Age | 29 | 29 |
| Bye week | 6 | 13 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2026 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
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Frequently asked
Should I draft Joe Burrow or Lamar Jackson in 2026?
Joe Burrow is a solid pick over Lamar Jackson for 2026, on our blend of projection, usage and matchup. Lamar Jackson carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Who is projected to score more, Joe Burrow or Lamar Jackson?
Lamar Jackson carries the higher 2026 projection at 326 PPR points (19.2 per game), compared with 306 for Joe Burrow.
Where are Joe Burrow and Lamar Jackson being drafted?
Lamar Jackson has an ADP around pick 32 (round 3), while Joe Burrow goes closer to pick 52 (round 5).
Who is ranked higher, Joe Burrow or Lamar Jackson?
Expert consensus ranks Lamar Jackson (QB2) ahead of Joe Burrow (QB4) for 2026.
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