Jaxson Dart vs Daniel Jones
Who should you start in Week 7? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 7
Start Jaxson Dart this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.5 projected points (13.7 vs 12.2).
Jaxson Dart faces HOU, the 28th-friendliest matchup a QB can draw this week. Daniel Jones faces MIN, the 25th-friendliest matchup a QB can draw this week.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
The model takes Jaxson Dart, and it isn't close: 32.6 points of value over replacement separate them (-35.4 vs -68.0).
The draft market agrees: Jaxson Dart goes first at ADP 118.2 vs 160.6 for Daniel Jones.
Health note: Jaxson Dart carries an injury flag of IR (Knee - Meniscus), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Jaxson DartNYG | Daniel JonesIND | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 7 opponent | HOU | MIN | |
| Projected Week 7 points | 13.7 | 12.2 | Dart +1.5 pts |
| Matchup rank (QB vs defense, of 28) | #28 | #25 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 257.5 | 224.9 | Dart +32.6 pts |
| Points per game | 15.1 | 13.2 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -35.4 | -68.0 | Dart +32.6 |
| Overall rank | #113 | #154 | Dart by 41 |
| Position rank | QB18 | QB21 | |
| Market ADP | 118.2 | 160.6 | Jones +42.4 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 10 | Rd 14 | |
| Bye week | 8 | 13 | |
| Injury flag | IR | None |
Should I start Jaxson Dart or Daniel Jones in Week 7?
Start Jaxson Dart this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.5 projected points (13.7 vs 12.2).
Should I draft Jaxson Dart or Daniel Jones in 2026 fantasy football?
Jaxson Dart. He projects 257.5 fantasy points with -35.4 value over replacement, vs 224.9 points and -68.0 for Daniel Jones (QB, PPR).