Anthony Richardson Sr. or Brock Purdy?

Who to start in Week 9, 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 9 · 2026 season · Consensus updated November 6 at 11:11 AM EST

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The lean

  • This week: Brock Purdy
  • Rest of season: Brock Purdy — 2 of 2 experts
  • Trade value: Brock Purdy

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Anthony Richardson Sr.Brock Purdy
Rest of season
0 of 2 experts rank Anthony Richardson Sr. ahead · 2 rank Brock Purdy ahead
QB40#33–#45QB4#4–#5edge
Week 9QB43#32–#68QB3#1–#4edge
Week 9 projection (PPR)0.722.2edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)2 #398 overall20 #40 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)+178 ranks · +136 val-13 ranks · -740 val
Rostered1%93%
Bye138
StatusNo injury designationNo injury designation

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who should I start in Week 9, Anthony Richardson Sr. or Brock Purdy?
Brock Purdy. This week's consensus has Anthony Richardson Sr. at QB43 (range #32–#68) and Brock Purdy at QB3 (range #1–#4). Projections: 0.7 vs 22.2 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Anthony Richardson Sr. or Brock Purdy?
Brock Purdy. Rest-of-season consensus: Anthony Richardson Sr. QB40 (range #33–#45) vs Brock Purdy QB4 (range #4–#5). 2 of 2 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Brock Purdy ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Anthony Richardson Sr. for Brock Purdy?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Anthony Richardson Sr. is ranked #398 overall and Brock Purdy #40, so Brock Purdy 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.