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Joe Burrow or Justin HerbertWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Joe Burrow is a Cincinnati Bengals quarterback who averaged 16.8 fantasy points per game across 8 games in 2025. Justin Herbert is a Los Angeles Chargers quarterback who averaged 17.9 fantasy points per game across 16 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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  • DraftCall opening screen. Plain-English fantasy help, from your first draft to game day.
  • Compare screen. Pick any two players and DraftCall calls it in seconds, with PPR, half, standard, and TE premium scoring toggles.
  • Verdict screen. A start-or-sit call between two quarterbacks with a confidence percentage, a confidence meter, and the key factors behind the decision.
  • Verdict detail. Boom and bust projection ranges for both players, then a stat-by-stat tale of the tape covering points per game, passing touchdowns, and rushing touchdowns.
  • Quick Add screen with the microphone live. Say a player name and DraftCall fills the roster slot, with a level meter showing it listening.
  • My Team screen. Every starter with points per game, opponent, and recent form, plus a combined lineup total for the week.
  • Bye Week Planner. A season grid showing which week each player is off, with the trouble weeks where more than one starter is out called out below it.
QBCincinnati Bengals#15 QB
Joe Burrow
PPG
16.8
Games
8
Pass Yds
1,809
Pass TDs
17
Bye
Week 6
QBLos Angeles Chargers#10 QB
Justin Herbert
PPG
17.9
Games
16
Pass Yds
3,727
Pass TDs
26
Rush Yds
498
Rush TDs
2
Bye
Week 7

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Joe Burrow vs Justin Herbert: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatJoe BurrowJustin Herbert
PPG (Half-PPR)16.817.9
Games Played816
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)134286
Passing Yards1,8093,727
Passing TDs1726
Pass Yds/Game226.1232.9
Rushing Yards41498
Rushing TDs02
Total TDs1728
TDs/Game2.11.8
Age2928
Experience5 yrs5 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 6Week 7

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Joe Burrow or Justin Herbert in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Joe Burrow and Justin Herbert is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Joe Burrow averaged 16.8 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Justin Herbert averaged 17.9.

Should I draft Joe Burrow or Justin Herbert in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Joe Burrow averaged 16.8 fantasy points per game across 8 games in 2025, and Justin Herbert averaged 17.9 across 16. 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 Joe Burrow and Justin Herbert average in 2025?▾

Joe Burrow averaged 16.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 8 games in 2025. Justin Herbert averaged 17.9 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 1.1 points per game.

When are Joe Burrow and Justin Herbert's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Joe Burrow (CIN) has a bye in Week 6, and Justin Herbert (LAC) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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