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Updated June 5, 2026 from live stats

Jake Browning vs Will LevisWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Will Levis is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 13.2 PPG to Jake Browning's 11.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Will Levis is the better fantasy play this season.

Will Levis has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 1.9-PPG advantage is real (13.2 to 11.3), and Will Levis's 20 touchdowns show scoring upside. Jake Browning is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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QBTampa Bay Buccaneers#99

Jake Browning

PPG

11.3

Games

Pass Yds

771

Pass TDs

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 11

QBTennessee Titans#99PPG LEADER

Will Levis

PPG

13.2

Games

Pass Yds

2,780

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

245

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Jake Browning

Will Levis

Head to Head

11.3 PPG13.2 PPG

5 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Jake Browning: Tier 5 (Deep League) QB (ranked #99 at the position). Will Levis: Tier 5 (Deep League) QB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Jake Browning is producing at 51% of elite pace and Will Levis at 60%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Jake Browning vs Will Levis: The Full Breakdown

Jake Browning and Will Levis are both viable fantasy quarterbacks heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Jake Browning averaged 11.3 PPG across 5 games with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, while Will Levis posted 13.2 PPG in 14 appearances for the Tennessee Titans.

A 1.9-PPG gap gives Will Levis the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both lean on arm talent and offensive scheme as traditional pocket passers. Jake Browning threw for 771 yards and 6 touchdowns, while Will Levis posted 2780 yards and 17 scores. Volume, red zone efficiency, and game script are the key week-to-week differentiators when neither carries rushing upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Jake Browning sits Week 11 while Will Levis is off Week 5. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Jake Browning (age 30) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons. Will Levis (age 27) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons.

Did You Know?

•Will Levis outscored Jake Browning by a projected 32 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Will Levis played 14 games in 2025 compared to Jake Browning's 5. That durability gap means Will Levis contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Will Levis scored 20 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jake Browning vs Will Levis: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jake Browning	Will Levis
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.3	13.2
Games Played	5	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	57	185
Passing Yards	771	2,780
Passing TDs	6	17
Pass Yds/Game	154.2	198.6
Rushing Yards	39	245
Rushing TDs	1	3
Total TDs	7	20
TDs/Game	1.4	1.4
Age	30	-
Experience	7 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 5

Summary

Will Levis outscored Jake Browning by 1.9 PPG in 2025 (13.2 to 11.3). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jake Browning or Will Levis in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Will Levis has the edge at 13.2 PPG compared to Jake Browning's 11.3 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 Jake Browning and Will Levis average in 2025?▾

Jake Browning averaged 11.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 5 games in 2025. Will Levis averaged 13.2 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 1.9 points per game.

When are Jake Browning and Will Levis's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jake Browning (TB) has a bye in Week 11, and Will Levis (TEN) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jake Browning or Will Levis a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Will Levis outscored Jake Browning by 1.9 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.