Who should I start in Week 3, Aaron Rodgers or Marcus Mariota?

Aaron Rodgers. This week's consensus has Aaron Rodgers at QB24 (range #24–#25) and Marcus Mariota at QB30 (range #28–#32). Projections: 14.7 vs 14.3 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Aaron Rodgers or Marcus Mariota?

Aaron Rodgers. Rest-of-season consensus: Aaron Rodgers QB28 (range #28–#29) vs Marcus Mariota QB31 (range #26–#33). 2 of 3 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Aaron Rodgers ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Aaron Rodgers for Marcus Mariota?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Aaron Rodgers is ranked #198 overall and Marcus Mariota #464, so Aaron Rodgers carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.

Aaron Rodgers or Marcus Mariota?

Who to start in Week 3, who is better for the rest of the season, and who carries more trade value — from the FantasyPros expert consensus and the LeagueLogs Market Index.

Week 3 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 22 at 6:11 AM EDT

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The lean

This week: Aaron Rodgers
Rest of season: Aaron Rodgers — 2 of 3 experts
Trade value: Aaron Rodgers

All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.

	Aaron Rodgers	Marcus Mariota
Rest of season 2 of 3 experts rank Aaron Rodgers ahead · 1 rank Marcus Mariota ahead	QB28#28–#29edge	QB31#26–#33
Week 3	QB24#24–#25edge	QB30#28–#32
Week 3 projection (PPR)	14.7	14.3
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	4 #198 overalledge	2 #464 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+23 ranks · +46 val	-10 ranks · -4 val
Rostered	10%	1%
Bye	9	7
Status	No injury designation	No injury designation

Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs

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Who should I start in Week 3, Aaron Rodgers or Marcus Mariota?: Aaron Rodgers. This week's consensus has Aaron Rodgers at QB24 (range #24–#25) and Marcus Mariota at QB30 (range #28–#32). Projections: 14.7 vs 14.3 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Aaron Rodgers or Marcus Mariota?: Aaron Rodgers. Rest-of-season consensus: Aaron Rodgers QB28 (range #28–#29) vs Marcus Mariota QB31 (range #26–#33). 2 of 3 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Aaron Rodgers ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Aaron Rodgers for Marcus Mariota?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Aaron Rodgers is ranked #198 overall and Marcus Mariota #464, so Aaron Rodgers carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.