Aaron Rodgers vs Aidan O'Connell: The Full Breakdown
The gap between Aaron Rodgers and Aidan O'Connell is smaller than most fantasy managers think. Separated by just 1.4 PPG in 2025, this is one of those quarterback decisions that comes down to context, not name recognition. Aaron Rodgers averaged 14.2 PPG with the Pittsburgh Steelers across 16 games, and Aidan O'Connell posted 12.8 with the Las Vegas Raiders in 13.
When two quarterbacks are separated by less than two points per game, the decision shifts to weekly context. Who has the softer defense? Who is trending up over the last month? Which team is projected for more total points? Those are the tiebreakers that actually matter.
Both lean on arm talent and offensive scheme as traditional pocket passers. Aaron Rodgers threw for 3322 yards and 24 touchdowns, while Aidan O'Connell posted 2650 yards and 16 scores. Volume, red zone efficiency, and game script are the key week-to-week differentiators when neither carries rushing upside.
Aaron Rodgers has his bye in Week 9, and Aidan O'Connell rests in Week 10. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at quarterback for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.
