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Updated October 12, 2026 from live stats

Marcus Mariota or Shedeur SandersWho 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. Shedeur Sanders is a Cleveland Browns quarterback who averaged 10.6 fantasy points per game across 8 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

QBCleveland Browns#40 QB

Shedeur Sanders

PPG

10.6

Games

Pass Yds

1,400

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

169

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 11

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Marcus Mariota vs Shedeur Sanders: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Marcus Mariota	Shedeur Sanders
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.6	10.6
Games Played	10	8
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	126	85
Passing Yards	1,695	1,400
Passing TDs	10	7
Pass Yds/Game	169.5	175.0
Rushing Yards	297	169
Rushing TDs	1	1
Total TDs	11	8
TDs/Game	1.1	1.0
Age	32	24
Experience	10 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 11

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Marcus Mariota or Shedeur Sanders in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Marcus Mariota and Shedeur Sanders 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 Shedeur Sanders averaged 10.6.

Should I draft Marcus Mariota or Shedeur Sanders in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Marcus Mariota averaged 12.6 fantasy points per game across 10 games in 2025, and Shedeur Sanders averaged 10.6 across 8. 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 Shedeur Sanders average in 2025?▾

Marcus Mariota averaged 12.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 10 games in 2025. Shedeur Sanders averaged 10.6 PPG over 8 games. That is a difference of 2.0 points per game.

When are Marcus Mariota and Shedeur Sanders's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Marcus Mariota (WAS) has a bye in Week 7, and Shedeur Sanders (CLE) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.