Head to Head
Updated from live statsDerek Carr or Justin HerbertWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?
Derek Carr is a New Orleans Saints quarterback who averaged 15.8 fantasy points per game across 15 games in 2025. Justin Herbert is a Los Angeles Chargers quarterback who averaged 17.9 fantasy points per game across 16 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.

Website vs App
Get the AI verdict on Derek Carr vs Justin Herbert
DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality, recent trends, injury impact, and game script to give you a clear start/sit recommendation.
Free on the App Store and Google Play. $2.99/month premium.
Inside the app
Detailed Stat Breakdown
| Stat | Derek Carr | Justin Herbert |
|---|---|---|
| PPG (Half-PPR) | 15.8 | 17.9 |
| Games Played | 15 | 16 |
| Total Fantasy Pts (est.) | 237 | 286 |
| Passing Yards | 3,428 | 3,727 |
| Passing TDs | 22 | 26 |
| Pass Yds/Game | 228.5 | 232.9 |
| Rushing Yards | 105 | 498 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Total TDs | 23 | 28 |
| TDs/Game | 1.5 | 1.8 |
| Age | - | 28 |
| Experience | - | 5 yrs |
| Bye Week | Week 12 | Week 7 |
Download the App
Track Derek Carr and Justin Herbert live in the DraftCall app.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I start Derek Carr or Justin Herbert in fantasy football?▾
The start or sit verdict for Derek Carr and Justin Herbert is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Derek Carr averaged 15.8 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Justin Herbert averaged 17.9.
Should I draft Derek Carr or Justin Herbert in 2026 fantasy football?▾
Derek Carr averaged 15.8 fantasy points per game across 15 games in 2025, and Justin Herbert averaged 17.9 across 16. 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 Derek Carr and Justin Herbert average in 2025?▾
Derek Carr averaged 15.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Justin Herbert averaged 17.9 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 2.1 points per game.
When are Derek Carr and Justin Herbert's bye weeks in 2026?▾
Derek Carr (NO) has a bye in Week 12, and Justin Herbert (LAC) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.
More Matchups
Similar matchups other managers are researching right now.
Zoom out: Quarterback Rankings, refreshed daily.
Derek Carr
NO
Drake Maye
NE
PPG (2025)
Start/sit decisionDerek Carr
NO
Matthew Stafford
LAR
PPG (2025)
Popular QB matchupDerek Carr
NO
Trevor Lawrence
JAX
PPG (2025)
Start/sit decisionBrock Purdy
SF
Derek Carr
NO
PPG (2025)
Popular QB matchup





