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Justin Herbert or Marcus MariotaWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Heads up: Marcus Mariota is listed out as of . The call below weighs season production, not this week's status.

Justin Herbert is a Los Angeles Chargers quarterback who averaged 17.9 fantasy points per game across 16 games in 2025. Marcus Mariota is a Washington Commanders quarterback who averaged 12.6 fantasy points per game across 10 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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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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
QBWashington Commanders#31 QB
Marcus Mariota
PPG
12.6
Games
10
Pass Yds
1,695
Pass TDs
10
Rush Yds
297
Rush TDs
1
Bye
Week 7

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Justin Herbert vs Marcus Mariota: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatJustin HerbertMarcus Mariota
PPG (Half-PPR)17.912.6
Games Played1610
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)286126
Passing Yards3,7271,695
Passing TDs2610
Pass Yds/Game232.9169.5
Rushing Yards498297
Rushing TDs21
Total TDs2811
TDs/Game1.81.1
Age2832
Experience5 yrs10 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 7Week 7

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Justin Herbert or Marcus Mariota in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Justin Herbert and Marcus Mariota is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Justin Herbert averaged 17.9 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Marcus Mariota averaged 12.6.

Should I draft Justin Herbert or Marcus Mariota in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Justin Herbert averaged 17.9 fantasy points per game across 16 games in 2025, and Marcus Mariota averaged 12.6 across 10. 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 Justin Herbert and Marcus Mariota average in 2025?▾

Justin Herbert averaged 17.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Marcus Mariota averaged 12.6 PPG over 10 games. That is a difference of 5.3 points per game.

Do Justin Herbert and Marcus Mariota share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Justin Herbert and Marcus Mariota share a Week 7 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at quarterback for that week.

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