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Joe Burrow vs Sam Darnold

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.

QBJoe BurrowCIN · QB29QBSam DarnoldSEA · QB13

Who to draft

Strong edge · 95% confident
Joe Burrow
  • Higher projection: 306 vs 263 pts
  • Experts agree: consensus rank 44 vs 136
  • More points per game: 17.4 vs 14.7

Head-to-head

StatBurrowDarnold
Projected points306263
Points / game17.414.7
Games played817
Expert rank (ECR)#44#136
ADP57165
Positional rankQB29QB13
Snap share86%96%
Red-zone touches26
Age2929
Bye week611

Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.

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Verdict blends projections, usage, positional rank, consensus and health. Data via the Sleeper API and FantasyPros consensus, refreshed daily.