Jayden Daniels vs Jalen Hurts

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.

QB5
Jayden Daniels
WAS · Bye 7
290.4
projected 2026 points (PPR)
The model's pick
VS
QB6
Jalen Hurts
PHI · Bye 10
286.3
projected 2026 points (PPR)

The call

This one is a coin flip. The model leans Jayden Daniels by 4.1 points of value over replacement (27.2 vs 23.1), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.

The draft market agrees: Jayden Daniels goes first at ADP 72.2 vs 78.8 for Jalen Hurts.

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Mock draft this pick
Jayden DanielsWAS Jalen HurtsPHI Edge
Projected 2026 points (PPR) 290.4 286.3 Daniels +4.1 pts
Points per game 17.1 16.8
Value over replacement (VBD) 27.2 23.1 Daniels +4.1
Overall rank #49 #53 Daniels by 4
Position rank QB5 QB6
Market ADP 72.2 78.8 Hurts +6.6 cheaper
Typical round (12-team) Rd 6 Rd 7
Bye week 7 10

Should I draft Jayden Daniels or Jalen Hurts in 2026 fantasy football?

Jayden Daniels. He projects 290.4 fantasy points with 27.2 value over replacement, vs 286.3 points and 23.1 for Jalen Hurts (QB, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.