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Updated June 5, 2026 from live stats

Jameis Winston vs Will LevisWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Will Levis is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 13.2 PPG to Jameis Winston's 10.9 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 2.3-PPG advantage is real (13.2 to 10.9), and Will Levis's 20 touchdowns show scoring upside. Jameis Winston 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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QBCleveland Browns#99

Jameis Winston

PPG

10.9

Games

Pass Yds

2,125

Pass TDs

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 10

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

Jameis Winston

Will Levis

Head to Head

10.9 PPG13.2 PPG

10 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Jameis Winston: 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, Jameis Winston is producing at 50% of elite pace and Will Levis at 60%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Jameis Winston vs Will Levis: The Full Breakdown

Two quarterbacks who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Jameis Winston (Cleveland Browns) finished the 2025 season averaging 10.9 fantasy points per game in 10 games. Will Levis (Tennessee Titans) came in at 13.2 PPG over 14 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Will Levis carries a 2.3-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both lean on arm talent and offensive scheme as traditional pocket passers. Jameis Winston threw for 2125 yards and 13 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: Jameis Winston sits Week 10 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: Jameis Winston (age 27) 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 Jameis Winston by a projected 39 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Will Levis played 14 games in 2025 compared to Jameis Winston's 10. 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

Jameis Winston vs Will Levis: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jameis Winston	Will Levis
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.9	13.2
Games Played	10	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	109	185
Passing Yards	2,125	2,780
Passing TDs	13	17
Pass Yds/Game	212.5	198.6
Rushing Yards	45	245
Rushing TDs	1	3
Total TDs	14	20
TDs/Game	1.4	1.4
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 5

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Will Levis holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 13.2 points per game. Jameis Winston averaged 10.9 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jameis Winston or Will Levis in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Will Levis has the edge at 13.2 PPG compared to Jameis Winston's 10.9 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 Jameis Winston and Will Levis average in 2025?▾

Jameis Winston averaged 10.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 10 games in 2025. Will Levis averaged 13.2 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 2.3 points per game.

When are Jameis Winston and Will Levis's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jameis Winston (CLE) has a bye in Week 10, and Will Levis (TEN) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jameis Winston or Will Levis a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Will Levis outscored Jameis Winston by 2.3 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.