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Updated October 12, 2026 from live stats

Marcus Mariota or Russell WilsonWho 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. Russell Wilson is a Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback who averaged 14.2 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

QBPittsburgh Steelers

Russell Wilson

PPG

14.2

Games

Pass Yds

2,890

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

155

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 9

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Marcus Mariota vs Russell Wilson: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Marcus Mariota	Russell Wilson
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.6	14.2
Games Played	10	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	126	199
Passing Yards	1,695	2,890
Passing TDs	10	18
Pass Yds/Game	169.5	206.4
Rushing Yards	297	155
Rushing TDs	1	2
Total TDs	11	20
TDs/Game	1.1	1.4
Age	32	-
Experience	10 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 9

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Marcus Mariota or Russell Wilson in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Marcus Mariota and Russell Wilson 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 Russell Wilson averaged 14.2.

Should I draft Marcus Mariota or Russell Wilson in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Marcus Mariota averaged 12.6 fantasy points per game across 10 games in 2025, and Russell Wilson averaged 14.2 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 Russell Wilson average in 2025?▾

Marcus Mariota averaged 12.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 10 games in 2025. Russell Wilson averaged 14.2 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 1.6 points per game.

When are Marcus Mariota and Russell Wilson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Marcus Mariota (WAS) has a bye in Week 7, and Russell Wilson (PIT) has a bye in Week 9. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.