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Updated from live statsDerek Carr or Matthew StaffordWho 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. Matthew Stafford is a Los Angeles Rams quarterback who averaged 20.6 fantasy points per game across 17 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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Detailed Stat Breakdown
| Stat | Derek Carr | Matthew Stafford |
|---|---|---|
| PPG (Half-PPR) | 15.8 | 20.6 |
| Games Played | 15 | 17 |
| Total Fantasy Pts (est.) | 237 | 350 |
| Passing Yards | 3,428 | 4,707 |
| Passing TDs | 22 | 46 |
| Pass Yds/Game | 228.5 | 276.9 |
| Rushing Yards | 105 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Total TDs | 23 | 46 |
| TDs/Game | 1.5 | 2.7 |
| Age | - | 38 |
| Experience | - | 16 yrs |
| Bye Week | Week 12 | Week 11 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Should I start Derek Carr or Matthew Stafford in fantasy football?▾
The start or sit verdict for Derek Carr and Matthew Stafford 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 Matthew Stafford averaged 20.6.
Should I draft Derek Carr or Matthew Stafford in 2026 fantasy football?▾
Derek Carr averaged 15.8 fantasy points per game across 15 games in 2025, and Matthew Stafford averaged 20.6 across 17. 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 Matthew Stafford average in 2025?▾
Derek Carr averaged 15.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Matthew Stafford averaged 20.6 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 4.8 points per game.
When are Derek Carr and Matthew Stafford's bye weeks in 2026?▾
Derek Carr (NO) has a bye in Week 12, and Matthew Stafford (LAR) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.
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