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Updated June 5, 2026 from live stats

Aaron Rodgers vs Jared GoffWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jared Goff is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 17.5 PPG to Aaron Rodgers's 14.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jared Goff is the better fantasy play this season.

Jared Goff is the better play on a neutral week. 17.5 PPG with 4,609 yards gives a reliable baseline. Aaron Rodgers at 14.2 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Jared Goff higher, but do not fade Aaron Rodgers entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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QBPittsburgh Steelers#25

Aaron Rodgers

PPG

14.2

Games

Pass Yds

3,322

Pass TDs

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 9

QBDetroit Lions#12PPG LEADER

Jared Goff

PPG

17.5

Games

Pass Yds

4,564

Pass TDs

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Aaron Rodgers

Jared Goff

Head to Head

14.2 PPG17.5 PPG

16 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Aaron Rodgers: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) QB (ranked #25 at the position). Jared Goff: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) QB (ranked #12 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Aaron Rodgers is producing at 65% of elite pace and Jared Goff at 80%. That ranking gap means Jared Goff carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Aaron Rodgers vs Jared Goff: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Aaron Rodgers and Jared Goff is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback put up 14.2 PPG in 2025 over 16 games; Jared Goff of the Detroit Lions averaged 17.5 in 17. A 3.3-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 3.3 points favors Jared Goff, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one quarterback to the other.

Both lean on arm talent and offensive scheme as traditional pocket passers. Aaron Rodgers threw for 3322 yards and 24 touchdowns, while Jared Goff posted 4564 yards and 34 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 Jared Goff rests in Week 6. 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.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Jared Goff is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Aaron Rodgers is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Aaron Rodgers (age 42) is on the back end of his prime. Strong now, but dynasty value declines year over year. Jared Goff (age 31) is on the back end of his prime. Strong now, but dynasty value declines year over year.

Did You Know?

•Jared Goff outscored Aaron Rodgers by a projected 56 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jared Goff played 17 games in 2025 compared to Aaron Rodgers's 16. That durability gap means Jared Goff contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jared Goff scored 34 total touchdowns in 2025 (2.0 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.
•Jared Goff is 11 years younger than Aaron Rodgers (31 vs 42), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Aaron Rodgers vs Jared Goff: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Aaron Rodgers	Jared Goff
PPG (Half-PPR)	14.2	17.5
Games Played	16	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	227	298
Passing Yards	3,322	4,564
Passing TDs	24	34
Pass Yds/Game	207.6	268.5
Rushing Yards	61	45
Rushing TDs	1	0
Total TDs	25	34
TDs/Game	1.6	2.0
Age	42	31
Experience	20 yrs	9 yrs
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 6

Summary

17.5 PPG for Jared Goff versus 14.2 for Aaron Rodgers in 2025. The baseline favors Jared Goff, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Aaron Rodgers or Jared Goff in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jared Goff has the edge at 17.5 PPG compared to Aaron Rodgers's 14.2 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Aaron Rodgers and Jared Goff average in 2025?▾

Aaron Rodgers averaged 14.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Jared Goff averaged 17.5 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 3.3 points per game.

When are Aaron Rodgers and Jared Goff's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Aaron Rodgers (PIT) has a bye in Week 9, and Jared Goff (DET) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Aaron Rodgers or Jared Goff a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Jared Goff outscored Aaron Rodgers by 3.3 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.