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Dak Prescott

Dak Prescott

QBDallas Cowboys DAL
Joe Burrow

Joe Burrow

QBCincinnati Bengals CIN
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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Prescott over Burrow

 
 
 
 
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Includes Detailed Projections

Outlook Dak Prescott

Proven MVP-Caliber Production Meets an Undervalued Draft Price

Dak Prescott enters the year fully healthy after brushing off minor June knee soreness. He spent the offseason building chemistry with George Pickens alongside CeeDee Lamb and Jake Ferguson. As the undisputed leader of this Dallas passing game, Prescott is primed to build on last season's 4,906-yard, 32-touchdown performance.

Our models project another highly efficient season, slateing him for 4,377 passing yards and 30 touchdowns. Boasting a stable 80% start rate, fantasy managers can confidently lock him in weekly. He also adds a helpful rushing floor, projected for 178 yards and two scores on the ground.

Market trends reveal an enticing buying opportunity. After fluctuating in early June, Prescott's ADP has settled near pick 88. Drafted as a mid-round option in PPR formats, our projections view him as an absolute steal relative to his stable, high-end QB1 ceiling.


Updated 22 hrs ago

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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Burrow over Prescott

 
 
 
 
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Includes Detailed Projections

Outlook Joe Burrow

High-Powered Bengals Offense Positions Joe Burrow for Elite Return

Joe Burrow enters the year with immense confidence, comparing this roster to his legendary 2019 LSU championship squad. Operating as the undisputed starter alongside elite playmakers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, he has the tools to succeed. Our models project him to lead a highly productive passing game, especially with plans to explore more under-center play-action to unlock explosive plays.

In drafts, Burrow's ADP has stabilized around 57. While his draft cost briefly spiked into the mid-30s in early June, his price has settled back down, representing an excellent value. At this current late-fifth-round cost, our projections view him as a premier target who can anchor your fantasy quarterback position.

Our projections slate Burrow for 4,330 passing yards and 34 passing touchdowns, totaling 302.9 fantasy points. If he stays healthy, his elite efficiency and upgraded roster offer comfortable top-tier upside.


Updated 22 hrs ago

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Performance Dak Prescott
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Performance Joe Burrow
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Next Up Own/Start Comparison
Redzone Touches Dak Prescott

Redzone information only applies to RB, WR, TE.

Redzone Touches Joe Burrow

Redzone information only applies to RB, WR, TE.

Next Up Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Dak Prescott
OWN
100%
No change since last week.
START
80%
No change since last week.
OWN/START Joe Burrow
OWN
100%
+2.33 compared to last week
START
88%
+1.45 compared to last week
Next Up Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Dak Prescott
7th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Joe Burrow
4th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Dak Prescott

    Overview

  • A good quarterback can mean the world of difference in such a pass heavy league.
  • Experts rank this player at 7th among QB's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 7th with 340.84 total points (18.94 avg).
  • Currently 93.4 points behind the leader: Matthew Stafford
  • Wow, would you look at that. The experts got it right on the money.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 18.9.
  • QB Stats

  • Top 3 in pass yards with 4906 (272.56 per game) and is currently ranked 2nd among QB.
  • Top 3 in pass tds with 32 (1.78 per game) and is currently ranked 3rd among QB.
  • Top 3 in pass completions with 427 (23.72 per game) and is currently ranked 1st.
  • Top 15 in interceptions with 11 (0.61 per game) and is currently ranked 12th.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 8 more games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Yards: +2649, TDs: +17, INTs: +2
  • He has recorded some deep balls down the field. If your league gives out bonuses for long TD passes then he has some added value.
  • Season Outlook

  • PASS YDS: 4377, PASS TDS: 30, RUSH YDS: 178, RUSH TDS: 2
Breakdown Joe Burrow

    Overview

  • A good quarterback can mean the world of difference in such a pass heavy league.
  • Experts rank this player at 4th among QB's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 28th with 134.46 total points (16.81 avg).
  • Currently 299.78 points behind the leader: Matthew Stafford
  • He should be doing much better than this. You might be able to get him now for a discount.
  • He has missed playing in at least 2 games but is not listed on the injury report as of today. Check out his player news to see if he has any nagging injuries.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 16.8.
  • QB Stats

  • Top 25 in pass yards with 1809 (226.13 per game) and is currently ranked 31st among QB.
  • Top 25 in pass tds with 17 (2.13 per game) and is currently ranked 24th among QB.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 8 less games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Yards: -2832, TDs: -25, INTs: -3
  • Known to throw for big gains. If your league has bonus points for long TDs then this guy would be great to have.
  • Like guys who average a lot of tds per game? Then you'll love him.
  • Season Outlook

  • PASS YDS: 4330, PASS TDS: 34, RUSH YDS: 159, RUSH TDS: 1
Next Up Health Check
Injury Dak Prescott

No Injury Reported

Injury Joe Burrow

No Injury Reported

Next Up Matchup Comparison
Matchups Dak Prescott

Week 1
Dallas Cowboys @ New York Giants

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
25.82405.531593923.70
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts don"t even rank him among DST's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 26th with 77.00 total points (4.53 avg).
  • Currently 150 points behind the leader: Seahawks DST
  • Decline in numbers lately by 4.5 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Ranked 32nd in rush defense with 2707 (159.24 per game).
  • Ranked 19th in pass defense with 4187 (246.29 per game).
  • One of the worst in points against with 25.82 per game and currently ranked 26th among DST.
  • Top 14 in Total TDs with 2 (0.12 per game) and currently ranked 13th among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +37.06, Turnovers: -7 Sacks: -13, INTs: EVEN, TDs: -1, Points Allowed: +2.06,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 41, INT: 11, TDS: 3, PA/G: 27.4, YDS/G: 382
Matchups Joe Burrow

Week 1
Cincinnati Bengals VS Tampa Bay Bucs

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
24.18374.0623133723.94
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts don"t even rank him among DST's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 17th with 98.00 total points (5.76 avg).
  • Currently 129 points behind the leader: Seahawks DST
  • Average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 5.8.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 8 in turnovers with 23 (1.35 per game) and is currently ranked 8th among DST.
  • Top 6 in rush defense with 1754 (103.18 per game) and is currently ranked 5th among DST.
  • Ranked 28th in pass defense with 4605 (270.88 per game).
  • Top 12 in interceptions with 13 (0.76 per game) and currently ranked 12th among DST.
  • Top 20 in points against with 24.18 per game and currently ranked 20th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 15th in Total TDs with 2 (0.12 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +60.95, Turnovers: +4 Sacks: -12, INTs: +6, TDs: EVEN, Points Allowed: +3.18,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 41, INT: 12, TDS: 2, PA/G: 25.7, YDS/G: 358.3
Next Up Ratings Comparison
Rating Dak Prescott
18.01
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Joe Burrow
17.83
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up Career Comparison
Career Dak Prescott
PASS RUSH
YR TM GP YD CMP% TD INT RAT YD TD FUM
2016 DAL 16 3667 68% 23 4 104.9 282 6 7
2017 DAL 16 3325 63% 22 13 86.6 357 6 6
2018 DAL 16 3884 68% 22 8 96.9 305 6 13
2019 DAL 16 4901 65% 30 11 99.7 277 3 4
2020 DAL 5 1856 68% 9 4 99.6 93 3 3
2021 DAL 16 4449 69% 37 10 104.2 146 1 6
2022 DAL 12 2860 66% 23 15 91.1 182 1 1
2023 DAL 16 4516 70% 36 9 105.9 242 2 2
2024 DAL 8 1978 65% 11 8 86.0 54 1 1
2025 DAL 16 4906 67% 32 11 99.7 186 3 2
3-YEAR AVG 15 3934 68% 27 10 99.2 176 2 2
Totals 143 37256 67% 253 97 98.3 2215 33 45
Career Joe Burrow
PASS RUSH
YR TM GP YD CMP% TD INT RAT YD TD FUM
2020 CIN 10 2688 65% 13 5 89.8 142 3 4
2021 CIN 16 4611 70% 34 14 108.3 118 2 2
2022 CIN 16 4527 69% 36 12 101.6 259 5 3
2023 CIN 10 2309 67% 15 6 91.0 88 0 1
2024 CIN 16 4918 71% 43 9 108.5 201 2 5
2025 CIN 8 1809 67% 17 5 100.7 41 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 12 3012 69% 25 7 101.9 110 1 2
Totals 81 21583 68% 162 53 100.8 919 13 15
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