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Updated from live statsDerek Carr or Shedeur SandersWho 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. Shedeur Sanders is a Cleveland Browns quarterback who averaged 10.6 fantasy points per game across 8 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 | Shedeur Sanders |
|---|---|---|
| PPG (Half-PPR) | 15.8 | 10.6 |
| Games Played | 15 | 8 |
| Total Fantasy Pts (est.) | 237 | 85 |
| Passing Yards | 3,428 | 1,400 |
| Passing TDs | 22 | 7 |
| Pass Yds/Game | 228.5 | 175.0 |
| Rushing Yards | 105 | 169 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Total TDs | 23 | 8 |
| TDs/Game | 1.5 | 1.0 |
| Age | - | 24 |
| Bye Week | Week 12 | Week 11 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Should I start Derek Carr or Shedeur Sanders in fantasy football?▾
The start or sit verdict for Derek Carr and Shedeur Sanders 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 Shedeur Sanders averaged 10.6.
Should I draft Derek Carr or Shedeur Sanders in 2026 fantasy football?▾
Derek Carr averaged 15.8 fantasy points per game across 15 games in 2025, and Shedeur Sanders averaged 10.6 across 8. 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 Shedeur Sanders average in 2025?▾
Derek Carr averaged 15.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Shedeur Sanders averaged 10.6 PPG over 8 games. That is a difference of 5.2 points per game.
When are Derek Carr and Shedeur Sanders's bye weeks in 2026?▾
Derek Carr (NO) has a bye in Week 12, and Shedeur Sanders (CLE) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.
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