Justin Fields or Brock Purdy: Who should I start in Week 2 Fantasy Football?

Justin Fields and Brock Purdy were two of the most solid quarterbacks in Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season. Coming off shaky years, both delivered for their teams, although Purdy was the one who left the field with a win.

Week 2 could bring more positives for both, but in fantasy football, there’s a clear favorite. If you’re a manager figuring out who to start, here’s the breakdown.

Is Justin Fields a good pick for fantasy football Week 2?

Justin Fields was the best quarterback not named Josh Allen in Week 1 of fantasy football. Facing his former team, the Pittsburgh Steelers, he scored 29.52 fantasy points on 16 completions for 218 yards and one touchdown.

Fields also carried the ball 12 times for 48 yards and two touchdowns. While Aaron Rodgers ultimately led the Steelers to a game-winning field goal, Fields proved he can create big plays at any moment.

Is Brock Purdy a good pick for fantasy football Week 2?

Brock Purdy had a remarkable Sunday, too, as he led the San Francisco 49ers to a 17-13 win over the Seattle Seahawks. He completed 26 of 35 passes for 277 yards and two touchdowns but was intercepted twice.

The former Mr. Irrelevant still engineered a game-winning drive, but in fantasy football terms, he posted just 16.78 points, nearly half of Fields’ total.

Next week’s game against the New Orleans Saints could boost his numbers, but he doesn’t look as dangerous as Fields right now.

Who to pick between Justin Fields and Brock Purdy for Week 2?

According to Sportskeeda's Who Should I Start tool, Justin Fields is the clear winner. The Jets will host the defending AFC East champion Buffalo Bills, a tough matchup, but Lamar Jackson and the Ravens showed Sunday night how to exploit Buffalo’s defense.

Fields is the clear best option.

Of course, Fields isn't Jackson, but he has similar skills that could create problems for the Bills. He is projected to score 19.7 fantasy points compared with Purdy’s 15.8.