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Mac Jones 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.

Mac Jones is a San Francisco 49ers quarterback who averaged 11.8 fantasy points per game across 11 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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QBSan Francisco 49ers#33 QB
Mac Jones
PPG
11.8
Games
11
Pass Yds
2,151
Pass TDs
13
Bye
Week 8
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

Mac Jones vs Marcus Mariota: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatMac JonesMarcus Mariota
PPG (Half-PPR)11.812.6
Games Played1110
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)130126
Passing Yards2,1511,695
Passing TDs1310
Pass Yds/Game195.5169.5
Rushing Yards60297
Rushing TDs01
Total TDs1311
TDs/Game1.21.1
Age2832
Experience4 yrs10 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 8Week 7

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Mac Jones or Marcus Mariota in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Mac Jones 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, Mac Jones averaged 11.8 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Marcus Mariota averaged 12.6.

Should I draft Mac Jones or Marcus Mariota in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Mac Jones averaged 11.8 fantasy points per game across 11 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 Mac Jones and Marcus Mariota average in 2025?▾

Mac Jones averaged 11.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 11 games in 2025. Marcus Mariota averaged 12.6 PPG over 10 games. That is a difference of 0.8 points per game.

When are Mac Jones and Marcus Mariota's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Mac Jones (SF) has a bye in Week 8, and Marcus Mariota (WAS) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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