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Lamar Jackson 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.

QBLamar JacksonBAL · QB20QBPatrick MahomesQKC · QB11

Who to draft

Strong edge · 86% confident
Lamar Jackson
  • Higher projection: 326 vs 279 pts
  • Experts agree: consensus rank 29 vs 99
  • Healthier: no injury designation vs Questionable

Head-to-head

StatJacksonMahomes
Projected points326279
Points / game17.121.2
Games played1314
Expert rank (ECR)#29#99
ADP38100
Positional rankQB20QB11
Snap share92%97%
Red-zone touches1214
Age2930
Bye week135

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.