Bo Nix or Dak Prescott?
Who to start in Week 1, 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 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Dak Prescott
- Rest of season: Dak Prescott — 103 of 113 experts
- Trade value: Dak Prescott
The three horizons agree — this one is not close on the consensus.
| Bo Nix | Dak Prescott | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 10 of 113 experts rank Bo Nix ahead · 103 rank Dak Prescott ahead | QB13#9–#19 | QB9#4–#14edge |
| Week 1 | QB18#15–#20 | QB7#4–#10edge |
| Week 1 projection (PPR) | 16.9 | 17.9edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 9 #93 overall | 11 #74 overalledge |
| Rostered | 90% | 95% |
| Bye | 10 | 14 |
| Status | No injury designation | No 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 1, Bo Nix or Dak Prescott?
- Dak Prescott. This week's consensus has Bo Nix at QB18 (range #15–#20) and Dak Prescott at QB7 (range #4–#10). Projections: 16.9 vs 17.9 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Bo Nix or Dak Prescott?
- Dak Prescott. Rest-of-season consensus: Bo Nix QB13 (range #9–#19) vs Dak Prescott QB9 (range #4–#14). 103 of 113 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Dak Prescott ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Bo Nix for Dak Prescott?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Bo Nix is ranked #93 overall and Dak Prescott #74, so Dak Prescott 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.