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Updated June 5, 2026 from live stats

Jalen Hurts vs Russell WilsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jalen Hurts is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 18.8 PPG to Russell Wilson's 14.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jalen Hurts is the better fantasy play this season.

Jalen Hurts has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 4.6-PPG advantage is real (18.8 to 14.2), and Jalen Hurts's 33 touchdowns show scoring upside. Russell Wilson is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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QBPhiladelphia Eagles#7PPG LEADER

Jalen Hurts

PPG

18.8

Games

Pass Yds

3,224

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

421

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 10

QBPittsburgh Steelers#99

Russell Wilson

PPG

14.2

Games

Pass Yds

2,890

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

155

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 9

The Edge Chart

Jalen Hurts

Russell Wilson

Head to Head

18.8 PPG14.2 PPG

16 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 9

Fantasy Tiers

Jalen Hurts: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) QB (ranked #7 at the position). Russell Wilson: Tier 5 (Deep League) QB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Jalen Hurts is producing at 85% of elite pace and Russell Wilson at 65%. That ranking gap means Jalen Hurts carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jalen Hurts vs Russell Wilson: The Full Breakdown

Jalen Hurts and Russell Wilson are both viable fantasy quarterbacks heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Jalen Hurts averaged 18.8 PPG across 16 games with the Philadelphia Eagles, while Russell Wilson posted 14.2 PPG in 14 appearances for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

A 4.6-PPG gap gives Jalen Hurts 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.

Jalen Hurts offers meaningful rushing upside with 421 yards on the ground in 2025, which separates his floor from a pocket passer like Russell Wilson (2890 passing yards, 18 touchdowns). In games where the passing matchup looks ugly, that rushing production can be the entire difference on a start/sit call.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Jalen Hurts sits Week 10 while Russell Wilson is off Week 9. 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

If you can acquire Jalen Hurts at a discount because your league-mates undervalue quarterback production, do it. Russell Wilson is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Jalen Hurts (age 27) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons. Russell Wilson (age 27) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons.

Did You Know?

•Jalen Hurts outscored Russell Wilson by a projected 78 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jalen Hurts played 16 games in 2025 compared to Russell Wilson's 14. That durability gap means Jalen Hurts contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jalen Hurts scored 33 total touchdowns in 2025 (2.1 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.
•Jalen Hurts added 421 rushing yards in 2025, which historically correlates with a higher fantasy floor in bad passing matchups.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jalen Hurts vs Russell Wilson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jalen Hurts	Russell Wilson
PPG (Half-PPR)	18.8	14.2
Games Played	16	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	301	199
Passing Yards	3,224	2,890
Passing TDs	25	18
Pass Yds/Game	201.5	206.4
Rushing Yards	421	155
Rushing TDs	8	2
Total TDs	33	20
TDs/Game	2.1	1.4
Age	27	-
Experience	5 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 9

Summary

Jalen Hurts outscored Russell Wilson by 4.6 PPG in 2025 (18.8 to 14.2). 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 Jalen Hurts or Russell Wilson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jalen Hurts has the edge at 18.8 PPG compared to Russell Wilson's 14.2 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 Jalen Hurts and Russell Wilson average in 2025?▾

Jalen Hurts averaged 18.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Russell Wilson averaged 14.2 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 4.6 points per game.

When are Jalen Hurts and Russell Wilson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jalen Hurts (PHI) has a bye in Week 10, and Russell Wilson (PIT) has a bye in Week 9. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jalen Hurts or Russell Wilson a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Jalen Hurts outscored Russell Wilson by 4.6 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.