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Bryce Young or Patrick MahomesWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Bryce Young is a Carolina Panthers quarterback who averaged 13.6 fantasy points per game across 16 games in 2025. Patrick Mahomes is a Kansas City Chiefs quarterback who averaged 20.4 fantasy points per game across 14 games in 2025. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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QBCarolina Panthers#28 QB
Bryce Young
PPG
13.6
Games
16
Pass Yds
3,011
Pass TDs
23
Rush Yds
216
Rush TDs
2
Bye
Week 5
QBKansas City Chiefs#4 QB
Patrick Mahomes
PPG
20.4
Games
14
Pass Yds
3,587
Pass TDs
22
Rush Yds
422
Rush TDs
5
Bye
Week 5

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Bryce Young vs Patrick Mahomes: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatBryce YoungPatrick Mahomes
PPG (Half-PPR)13.620.4
Games Played1614
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)218286
Passing Yards3,0113,587
Passing TDs2322
Pass Yds/Game188.2256.2
Rushing Yards216422
Rushing TDs25
Total TDs2527
TDs/Game1.61.9
Age2531
Experience2 yrs8 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 5Week 5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Bryce Young or Patrick Mahomes in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Bryce Young and Patrick Mahomes is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Bryce Young averaged 13.6 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Patrick Mahomes averaged 20.4.

Should I draft Bryce Young or Patrick Mahomes in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Bryce Young averaged 13.6 fantasy points per game across 16 games in 2025, and Patrick Mahomes averaged 20.4 across 14. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Bryce Young and Patrick Mahomes average in 2025?▾

Bryce Young averaged 13.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Patrick Mahomes averaged 20.4 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 6.8 points per game.

Do Bryce Young and Patrick Mahomes share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Bryce Young and Patrick Mahomes share a Week 5 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at quarterback for that week.

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