Dak Prescott vs Brock Purdy
Who should you start in Week 6? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 6
Start Brock Purdy this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.5 projected points (19.3 vs 17.7).
Brock Purdy faces WAS, the 1st-friendliest matchup a QB can draw this week. Dak Prescott faces GB, the 11th-friendliest matchup a QB can draw this week.
Season-long, the model still ranks Dak Prescott ahead. This is a matchup call for Week 6, not a change of heart about the rest of the year.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
The model takes Dak Prescott: a clear but modest edge of 6.7 points of value over replacement (18.1 vs 11.4).
The draft market agrees: Dak Prescott goes first at ADP 65.3 vs 84.0 for Brock Purdy.
| Dak PrescottDAL | Brock PurdySFO | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 opponent | GB | WAS | |
| Projected Week 6 points | 17.7 | 19.3 | Purdy +1.5 pts |
| Matchup rank (QB vs defense, of 28) | #11 | #1 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 291.1 | 284.4 | Prescott +6.7 pts |
| Points per game | 17.1 | 16.7 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 18.1 | 11.4 | Prescott +6.7 |
| Overall rank | #55 | #62 | Prescott by 7 |
| Position rank | QB8 | QB9 | |
| Market ADP | 65.3 | 84.0 | Purdy +18.7 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 6 | Rd 7 | |
| Bye week | 14 | 8 |
Should I start Dak Prescott or Brock Purdy in Week 6?
Start Brock Purdy this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.5 projected points (19.3 vs 17.7).
Should I draft Dak Prescott or Brock Purdy in 2026 fantasy football?
Dak Prescott. He projects 291.1 fantasy points with 18.1 value over replacement, vs 284.4 points and 11.4 for Brock Purdy (QB, PPR).