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
290.4
projected 2026 points (PPR)
The model's pick
VS
QB6
Jalen Hurts
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.
| 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.