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Updated June 5, 2026 from live stats

Bo Nix vs Gardner MinshewWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Bo Nix is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 17.9 PPG to Gardner Minshew's 12.4 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Bo Nix is the better fantasy play this season.

Bo Nix is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 17.9 PPG and 4,287 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Gardner Minshew (12.4 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Bo Nix as the starter and Gardner Minshew as depth.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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QBDenver Broncos#11PPG LEADER

Bo Nix

PPG

17.9

Games

Pass Yds

3,931

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

356

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 10

QBLas Vegas Raiders#99

Gardner Minshew

PPG

12.4

Games

Pass Yds

2,420

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

125

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Bo Nix

Gardner Minshew

Head to Head

17.9 PPG12.4 PPG

17 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Bo Nix: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) QB (ranked #11 at the position). Gardner Minshew: Tier 5 (Deep League) QB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Bo Nix is producing at 81% of elite pace and Gardner Minshew at 56%. That ranking gap means Bo Nix carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Bo Nix vs Gardner Minshew: The Full Breakdown

Two quarterbacks who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Bo Nix (Denver Broncos) finished the 2025 season averaging 17.9 fantasy points per game in 17 games. Gardner Minshew (Las Vegas Raiders) came in at 12.4 PPG over 12 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Bo Nix carries a 5.5-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both lean on arm talent and offensive scheme as traditional pocket passers. Bo Nix threw for 3931 yards and 25 touchdowns, while Gardner Minshew posted 2420 yards and 14 scores. Volume, red zone efficiency, and game script are the key week-to-week differentiators when neither carries rushing upside.

One thing to note: both players share a Week 10 bye. That means you need a backup plan at quarterback for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Bo Nix at a discount because your league-mates undervalue quarterback production, do it. Gardner Minshew is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Bo Nix (age 26) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons. Gardner Minshew (age 27) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons.

Did You Know?

•Bo Nix outscored Gardner Minshew by a projected 93 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Bo Nix played 17 games in 2025 compared to Gardner Minshew's 12. That durability gap means Bo Nix contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Bo Nix scored 30 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.8 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.
•Bo Nix added 356 rushing yards in 2025, which historically correlates with a higher fantasy floor in bad passing matchups.
•Both players share a Week 10 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Bo Nix vs Gardner Minshew: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Bo Nix	Gardner Minshew
PPG (Half-PPR)	17.9	12.4
Games Played	17	12
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	304	149
Passing Yards	3,931	2,420
Passing TDs	25	14
Pass Yds/Game	231.2	201.7
Rushing Yards	356	125
Rushing TDs	5	1
Total TDs	30	15
TDs/Game	1.8	1.3
Age	26	-
Experience	1 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 10

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Bo Nix holds the PPG edge with solid output at 17.9 points per game. Gardner Minshew averaged 12.4 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Bo Nix or Gardner Minshew in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Bo Nix has the edge at 17.9 PPG compared to Gardner Minshew's 12.4 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 Bo Nix and Gardner Minshew average in 2025?▾

Bo Nix averaged 17.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Gardner Minshew averaged 12.4 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 5.5 points per game.

Do Bo Nix and Gardner Minshew share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Bo Nix and Gardner Minshew share a Week 10 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at quarterback for that week.

Is Bo Nix or Gardner Minshew a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Bo Nix outscored Gardner Minshew by 5.5 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.