Mac Jones vs Shedeur Sanders
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
Mac Jones- More points per game: 12.4 vs 11.9
- More opportunity: 49% snap share, 3 red-zone touches
- Better positional rank: QB31 vs QB37
Shedeur Sanders carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Mac Jones and Shedeur Sanders are a common 2026 draft-day decision at quarterback. Shedeur Sanders holds the edge in expert consensus (QB35 to QB38). The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Shedeur Sanders at 97 PPR points (5.7 per game) versus Mac Jones at 27.
Last season Mac Jones carried the heavier workload (49% snap share, 36 touches to Shedeur Sanders's 21), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Shedeur Sanders is the younger option (age 24), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. For a 2026 redraft, Mac Jones is the narrow pick on the bigger workload. Shedeur Sanders carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Head-to-head
| Stat | Jones | Sanders |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 27 | 97 |
| Points / game | 12.4 | 11.9 |
| Games played | 11 | 8 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #359 | #288 |
| ADP | - | 236 |
| Positional rank | QB31 | QB37 |
| Snap share | 49% | 60% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 1 |
| Age | 28 | 24 |
| Bye week | 8 | 11 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Mac Jones or Shedeur Sanders.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Mac Jones or Shedeur Sanders in 2026?
Mac Jones is a slight lean over Shedeur Sanders for 2026, on the bigger workload. Shedeur Sanders carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Who is projected to score more, Mac Jones or Shedeur Sanders?
Shedeur Sanders carries the higher 2026 projection at 97 PPR points (5.7 per game), compared with 27 for Mac Jones.
Who is ranked higher, Mac Jones or Shedeur Sanders?
Expert consensus ranks Shedeur Sanders (QB35) ahead of Mac Jones (QB38) for 2026.
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