Head to head · QB · 2026

Caleb Williams vs Trevor Lawrence

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
Caleb Williams

The model takes Caleb Williams: a clear but modest edge of 11.0 points of value over replacement (15.9 vs 4.9).

The room sees it the other way: drafters take Trevor Lawrence first (ADP 83.9 vs 108.6). If the model is right, Caleb Williams is the value pick, since the later cost buys the better 2026 projection.

Caleb Williams Trevor Lawrence Edge
Team CHI JAX
Overall rank #59 #68 Williams by 9
Position rank QB7 QB10
Projected 2026 points (PPR) 279.1 268.1 Williams +11.0 pts
Value over replacement (VBD) 15.9 4.9 Williams +11.0
Market ADP 108.6 83.9 Williams +24.7 cheaper

Should I draft Caleb Williams or Trevor Lawrence in 2026 fantasy football?

Caleb Williams. He projects 279.1 fantasy points with 15.9 value over replacement, vs 268.1 points and 4.9 for Trevor Lawrence (QB, PPR).