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Updated June 5, 2026 from live stats

Justin Herbert vs Will LevisWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Justin Herbert is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 17.9 PPG to Will Levis's 13.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Justin Herbert is the better fantasy play this season.

Justin Herbert has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 4.7-PPG advantage is real (17.9 to 13.2), and Justin Herbert's 28 touchdowns show scoring upside. Will Levis 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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QBLos Angeles Chargers#10PPG LEADER

Justin Herbert

PPG

17.9

Games

Pass Yds

3,727

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

498

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 7

QBTennessee Titans#99

Will Levis

PPG

13.2

Games

Pass Yds

2,780

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

245

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Justin Herbert

Will Levis

Head to Head

17.9 PPG13.2 PPG

16 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Justin Herbert: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) QB (ranked #10 at the position). Will Levis: Tier 5 (Deep League) QB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Justin Herbert is producing at 81% of elite pace and Will Levis at 60%. That ranking gap means Justin Herbert carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Justin Herbert vs Will Levis: The Full Breakdown

Justin Herbert and Will Levis are both viable fantasy quarterbacks heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Justin Herbert averaged 17.9 PPG across 16 games with the Los Angeles Chargers, while Will Levis posted 13.2 PPG in 14 appearances for the Tennessee Titans.

A 4.7-PPG gap gives Justin Herbert 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.

Justin Herbert offers meaningful rushing upside with 498 yards on the ground in 2025, which separates his floor from a pocket passer like Will Levis (2780 passing yards, 17 touchdowns). In games where the passing matchup looks ugly, that rushing production can be the entire difference on a start/sit call.

One scheduling note: Justin Herbert is off Week 7 and Will Levis Week 5. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in quarterback for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Justin Herbert at a discount because your league-mates undervalue quarterback production, do it. Will Levis is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Justin Herbert (age 28) 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?

•Justin Herbert outscored Will Levis by a projected 80 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Justin Herbert played 16 games in 2025 compared to Will Levis's 14. That durability gap means Justin Herbert contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Justin Herbert scored 28 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.8 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.
•Justin Herbert added 498 rushing yards in 2025, which historically correlates with a higher fantasy floor in bad passing matchups.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Justin Herbert vs Will Levis: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Justin Herbert	Will Levis
PPG (Half-PPR)	17.9	13.2
Games Played	16	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	286	185
Passing Yards	3,727	2,780
Passing TDs	26	17
Pass Yds/Game	232.9	198.6
Rushing Yards	498	245
Rushing TDs	2	3
Total TDs	28	20
TDs/Game	1.8	1.4
Age	28	-
Experience	5 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 5

Summary

Justin Herbert outscored Will Levis by 4.7 PPG in 2025 (17.9 to 13.2). 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 Justin Herbert or Will Levis in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Justin Herbert has the edge at 17.9 PPG compared to Will Levis's 13.2 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 Justin Herbert and Will Levis average in 2025?▾

Justin Herbert averaged 17.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Will Levis averaged 13.2 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 4.7 points per game.

When are Justin Herbert and Will Levis's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Justin Herbert (LAC) has a bye in Week 7, and Will Levis (TEN) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Justin Herbert or Will Levis a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Justin Herbert outscored Will Levis by 4.7 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.