Daniel Jones or Jared Goff: Who is the better fantasy pick?

If you are choosing between Daniel Jones and Jared Goff for your fantasy team, there are things to consider. Both have had flashes of brilliance in the the NFL this year, but both have historically been prone to errors. With both quarterbacks playing for their future in the 2022 season, which is the better pick?

Daniel Jones is the better pick for your fantasy team. We recommend starting with him for Week 8 and the remainder of the 2022 season.

Why Daniel Jones is a better fantasy pick than Jared Goff

New York Giants v Jacksonville Jaguars

Daniel Jones will score you more points than Jared Goff, it's as simple as that. Jones will score on the ground and through the air, which is more than what Goff can offer. He's in a team that's' playing with confidence and is looking far more reliable than Goff this season.

Goff is playing for a side that sadly seems to always find a way to lose. The Detroit Lions were shut out against the New England Patriots in Week 6 and then only scored six points in Week 7. There is a feeling of desperation around his play and he gets more erratic as games develop.

Jones is also a better fantasy pick than Goff because he understands his team's playing style. This understanding has led him to great individual numbers, an NFC Offensive Player of the Week, and awesome team numbers to start the season.

How did Daniel Jones and Jared Goff perform last season?

Detroit Lions v Dallas Cowboys

The New York Giants drafted Daniel Jones as Eli Manning's successor, and they knew that they had to trust the process. Admittedly, Jones' first few seasons were not successful from a team standpoint, but no one could deny that the Duke University alum was slowly morphing into a solid QB.

Daniel Jones and Jared Goff had questionable performances in the 2021 NFL season, with the shot callers doing their best to keep their sides competitive. Jones put together a stat line of 2,428 passing yards, ten touchdown passes, seven picks, and a career-low 47.5 QBR score. Goff put together a stat line of 3,245 passing yards, 19 touchdowns, eight picks and a career-low (as a starter) 45.5 QBR score.

How have Daniel Jones and Jared Goff performed this season?

Detroit Lions v Dallas Cowboys

Jones has led the Giants to one of the best records in the NFL. Jones and the Giants are 6-1 and one of the surprise stories of the season. Goff and his Detroit Lions are miles below Jones and the Giants. Goff is in the midst of a trying second season as the quarterback of the Lions, a perennially underachieving franchise. Goff and the Lions are 1-5 and falling fast. The games won't get any easier, as they will face the rampant Miami Dolphins in Week 8.

Jones has outperformed Goff by several statistical points as a quarterback. Jones has put together a stat line of 1,223 passing yards, six touchdown passes, two picks, and a career-high 62.7 QBR score. Goff has put together a stat line of 1,583 passing yards, 11 touchdown passes, six picks, and a 52.6 QBR score.