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Joe Flacco vs Will LevisWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Will Levis is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 13.2 PPG to Joe Flacco'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 is the better play on a neutral week. 13.2 PPG with 3,025 yards gives a reliable baseline. Joe Flacco at 11.3 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Will Levis higher, but do not fade Joe Flacco entirely.

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

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QBCincinnati Bengals#37
Joe Flacco
PPG
11.3
Games
13
Pass Yds
2,479
Pass TDs
15
Rush TDs
1
Bye
Week 6
QBTennessee Titans#99PPG LEADER
Will Levis
PPG
13.2
Games
14
Pass Yds
2,780
Pass TDs
17
Rush Yds
245
Rush TDs
3
Bye
Week 5

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Joe Flacco
Will Levis

Head to Head

11.3 PPG13.2 PPG
13 GP14 GP
Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Joe Flacco: Tier 5 (Deep League) QB (ranked #37 at the position). Will Levis: Tier 5 (Deep League) QB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Joe Flacco is producing at 51% of elite pace and Will Levis at 60%. That ranking gap means Joe Flacco carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Joe Flacco vs Will Levis: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Joe Flacco and Will Levis for your lineup, you are not alone. Joe Flacco finished the 2025 season at 11.3 PPG for the Cincinnati Bengals (13 games), and Will Levis averaged 13.2 for the Tennessee Titans (14 games).

That 1.9-point weekly advantage for Will Levis is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Both lean on arm talent and offensive scheme as traditional pocket passers. Joe Flacco threw for 2479 yards and 15 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: Joe Flacco sits Week 6 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: Joe Flacco (age 41) is on the back end of his prime. Strong now, but dynasty value declines year over year. 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 Joe Flacco by a projected 32 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Will Levis played 14 games in 2025 compared to Joe Flacco's 13. 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

Joe Flacco vs Will Levis: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatJoe FlaccoWill Levis
PPG (Half-PPR)11.313.2
Games Played1314
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)147185
Passing Yards2,4792,780
Passing TDs1517
Pass Yds/Game190.7198.6
Rushing Yards35245
Rushing TDs13
Total TDs1620
TDs/Game1.21.4
Age41-
Experience17 yrs-
Bye WeekWeek 6Week 5

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Will Levis at 13.2 PPG, 1.9 points per game above Joe Flacco's 11.3. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Joe Flacco or Will Levis in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Will Levis has the edge at 13.2 PPG compared to Joe Flacco'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 Joe Flacco and Will Levis average in 2025?

Joe Flacco averaged 11.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Will Levis averaged 13.2 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 1.9 points per game.

When are Joe Flacco and Will Levis's bye weeks in 2026?

Joe Flacco (CIN) has a bye in Week 6, and Will Levis (TEN) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Joe Flacco or Will Levis a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?

Will Levis outscored Joe Flacco 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.

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