Bo Nix or Sam Darnold?

Who to start in Week 7, 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 7 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 22 at 12:11 PM EDT

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The lean

  • This week: Bo Nix
  • Rest of season: Bo Nix — 5 of 8 experts
  • Trade value: close to even

At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.

Bo NixSam Darnold
Rest of season
5 of 8 experts rank Bo Nix ahead · 3 rank Sam Darnold ahead
QB20#18–#24edgeQB22#20–#23
Week 7QB16#11–#19edgeQB23#21–#26
Week 7 projection (PPR)17.3edge14.5
Market Index value (redraft PPR)7 #115 overall7 #130 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)-19 ranks · -142 val+8 ranks · +37 val
Rostered63%40%
Bye1011
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 7, Bo Nix or Sam Darnold?
Bo Nix. This week's consensus has Bo Nix at QB16 (range #11–#19) and Sam Darnold at QB23 (range #21–#26). Projections: 17.3 vs 14.5 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Bo Nix or Sam Darnold?
Bo Nix. Rest-of-season consensus: Bo Nix QB20 (range #18–#24) vs Sam Darnold QB22 (range #20–#23). 5 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Bo Nix ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Bo Nix for Sam Darnold?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Bo Nix is ranked #115 overall and Sam Darnold #130, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.