Head to head · QB · 2026

Matthew Stafford vs Brock Purdy

Who should you draft in 2026 fantasy football? Our machine learning model's projections, value over replacement (VBD), and the draft market's lean — refreshed every morning.

The model's pick
Matthew Stafford

This one is a coin flip. The model leans Matthew Stafford by 0.1 points of value over replacement (-12.6 vs -12.7) — close enough that your roster build should break the tie.

The room sees it the other way — drafters take Brock Purdy first (ADP 100.4 vs 101.8). If the model is right, Matthew Stafford is the value pick: the later cost buys the better 2026 projection.

Matthew Stafford Brock Purdy
Team LAR SFO
Overall rank #91 #92
Position rank QB13 QB14
Projected 2026 points (PPR) 250.6 250.5
Value over replacement (VBD) -12.6 -12.7
Market ADP 101.8 100.4

Should I draft Matthew Stafford or Brock Purdy in 2026 fantasy football?

Matthew Stafford. He projects 250.6 fantasy points with -12.6 value over replacement, vs 250.5 points and -12.7 for Brock Purdy (QB, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.