Justin Fields vs Mac Jones
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
Strong edge · 95% confident
Justin Fields- Higher projection: 35 vs 27 pts
- More points per game: 16.0 vs 12.4
- More opportunity: 74% snap share, 12 red-zone touches
Justin Fields and Mac Jones are a common 2026 draft-day decision at quarterback. Mac Jones holds the edge in expert consensus (QB38 to QB39). The 2026 projections are nearly even: Justin Fields at 35 PPR points (2.0 per game) versus Mac Jones at 27.
Last season Justin Fields carried the heavier workload (74% snap share, 72 touches to Mac Jones's 36), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Justin Fields is the clear pick on the higher projection and the bigger workload.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Fields | Jones |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 35 | 27 |
| Points / game | 16.0 | 12.4 |
| Games played | 9 | 11 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #368 | #359 |
| Positional rank | QB28 | QB31 |
| Snap share | 74% | 49% |
| Red-zone touches | 12 | 3 |
| Age | 27 | 28 |
| Bye week | 5 | 8 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Justin Fields or Mac Jones.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Justin Fields or Mac Jones in 2026?
Justin Fields is a clear call over Mac Jones for 2026, on the higher projection and the bigger workload.
Who is projected to score more, Justin Fields or Mac Jones?
Justin Fields carries the higher 2026 projection at 35 PPR points (2.0 per game), compared with 27 for Mac Jones.
Who is ranked higher, Justin Fields or Mac Jones?
Expert consensus ranks Mac Jones (QB38) ahead of Justin Fields (QB39) for 2026.
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