Matthew Stafford vs Jalen Hurts
Who should you start in Week 6? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 6
Start Matthew Stafford this week, and it isn't close: 3.1 projected points separate them (20.2 vs 17.1).
Matthew Stafford faces ARI, the 10th-friendliest matchup a QB can draw this week. Jalen Hurts faces CAR, the 27th-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 Matthew Stafford: a clear but modest edge of 10.5 points of value over replacement (39.2 vs 28.7).
The draft market agrees: Matthew Stafford goes first at ADP 74.2 vs 75.9 for Jalen Hurts.
Health note: Jalen Hurts carries an injury flag of Out (Calf), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Matthew StaffordLAR | Jalen HurtsPHI | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 opponent | ARI | CAR | |
| Projected Week 6 points | 20.2 | 17.1 | Stafford +3.1 pts |
| Matchup rank (QB vs defense, of 28) | #10 | #27 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 327.8 | 317.3 | Stafford +10.5 pts |
| Points per game | 19.3 | 18.7 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 39.2 | 28.7 | Stafford +10.5 |
| Overall rank | #39 | #47 | Stafford by 8 |
| Position rank | QB3 | QB5 | |
| Market ADP | 74.2 | 75.9 | Hurts +1.7 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 7 | Rd 7 | |
| Bye week | 11 | 10 | |
| Injury flag | None | Out |
Should I start Matthew Stafford or Jalen Hurts in Week 6?
Start Matthew Stafford this week, and it isn't close: 3.1 projected points separate them (20.2 vs 17.1).
Should I draft Matthew Stafford or Jalen Hurts in 2026 fantasy football?
Matthew Stafford. He projects 327.8 fantasy points with 39.2 value over replacement, vs 317.3 points and 28.7 for Jalen Hurts (QB, PPR).