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Updated October 12, 2026 from live stats

Marcus Mariota or Patrick MahomesWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Heads up: Marcus Mariota is listed out as of October 12, 2026. The call below weighs season production, not this week's status.

Marcus Mariota is a Washington Commanders quarterback who averaged 12.6 fantasy points per game across 10 games in 2025. Patrick Mahomes is a Kansas City Chiefs quarterback who averaged 20.4 fantasy points per game across 14 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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QBWashington Commanders#31 QB

Marcus Mariota

PPG

12.6

Games

Pass Yds

1,695

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

297

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 7

QBKansas City Chiefs#4 QB

Patrick Mahomes

PPG

20.4

Games

Pass Yds

3,587

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

422

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 5

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Marcus Mariota vs Patrick Mahomes: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Marcus Mariota	Patrick Mahomes
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.6	20.4
Games Played	10	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	126	286
Passing Yards	1,695	3,587
Passing TDs	10	22
Pass Yds/Game	169.5	256.2
Rushing Yards	297	422
Rushing TDs	1	5
Total TDs	11	27
TDs/Game	1.1	1.9
Age	32	31
Experience	10 yrs	8 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Marcus Mariota or Patrick Mahomes in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Marcus Mariota and Patrick Mahomes is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Marcus Mariota averaged 12.6 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Patrick Mahomes averaged 20.4.

Should I draft Marcus Mariota or Patrick Mahomes in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Marcus Mariota averaged 12.6 fantasy points per game across 10 games in 2025, and Patrick Mahomes averaged 20.4 across 14. 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 Marcus Mariota and Patrick Mahomes average in 2025?▾

Marcus Mariota averaged 12.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 10 games in 2025. Patrick Mahomes averaged 20.4 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 7.8 points per game.

When are Marcus Mariota and Patrick Mahomes's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Marcus Mariota (WAS) has a bye in Week 7, and Patrick Mahomes (KC) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.