Brock Purdy or Dak Prescott?

Who to start in Week 6, 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 6 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 19 at 12:11 AM EDT

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The lean

  • This week: Brock Purdy
  • Rest of season: Brock Purdy — 3 of 3 experts
  • Trade value: Brock Purdy

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Brock PurdyDak Prescott
Rest of season
3 of 3 experts rank Brock Purdy ahead · 0 rank Dak Prescott ahead
QB2#2–#2edgeQB8#4–#12
Week 6QB2#2–#4edgeQB7#5–#11
Week 6 projection (PPR)22.0edge18.8
Market Index value (redraft PPR)26 #29 overalledge11 #73 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)+65 ranks · +1651 val+4 ranks · +56 val
Rostered93%95%
Bye814
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 6, Brock Purdy or Dak Prescott?
Brock Purdy. This week's consensus has Brock Purdy at QB2 (range #2–#4) and Dak Prescott at QB7 (range #5–#11). Projections: 22.0 vs 18.8 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Brock Purdy or Dak Prescott?
Brock Purdy. Rest-of-season consensus: Brock Purdy QB2 (range #2–#2) vs Dak Prescott QB8 (range #4–#12). 3 of 3 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Brock Purdy ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Brock Purdy for Dak Prescott?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Brock Purdy is ranked #29 overall and Dak Prescott #73, 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.