Bo Nix or Jayden Daniels?

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: Jayden Daniels
  • Rest of season: Bo Nix2 of 4 experts
  • Trade value: Jayden Daniels

The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.

Bo NixJayden Daniels
Rest of season
2 of 4 experts rank Bo Nix ahead · 2 rank Jayden Daniels ahead
QB17#14–#20edgeQB21#15–#32
Week 3QB16#14–#18QB15#12–#19edge
Week 3 projection (PPR)17.2edge8.7
Market Index value (redraft PPR)9 #96 overall14 #58 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)+4 ranks · +34 val-7 ranks · -173 val
Rostered82%98%
Bye107
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 3, Bo Nix or Jayden Daniels?
Jayden Daniels. This week's consensus has Bo Nix at QB16 (range #14–#18) and Jayden Daniels at QB15 (range #12–#19). Projections: 17.2 vs 8.7 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Bo Nix or Jayden Daniels?
Bo Nix. Rest-of-season consensus: Bo Nix QB17 (range #14–#20) vs Jayden Daniels QB21 (range #15–#32). 2 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Bo Nix ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Bo Nix for Jayden Daniels?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Bo Nix is ranked #96 overall and Jayden Daniels #58, so Jayden Daniels 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.