Brock Purdy or Gardner Minshew II?
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 — 7 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Brock Purdy
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Brock Purdy | Gardner Minshew II | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 7 of 7 experts rank Brock Purdy ahead · 0 rank Gardner Minshew II ahead | QB4#4–#5edge | QB31#30–#33 |
| Week 9 | QB3#1–#4edge | QB29#26–#30 |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 22.2edge | 9.8 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 20 #40 overalledge | 3 #290 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -13 ranks · -740 val | +296 ranks · +226 val |
| Rostered | 93% | 6% |
| Bye | 8 | 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 9, Brock Purdy or Gardner Minshew II?
- Brock Purdy. This week's consensus has Brock Purdy at QB3 (range #1–#4) and Gardner Minshew II at QB29 (range #26–#30). Projections: 22.2 vs 9.8 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Brock Purdy or Gardner Minshew II?
- Brock Purdy. Rest-of-season consensus: Brock Purdy QB4 (range #4–#5) vs Gardner Minshew II QB31 (range #30–#33). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Brock Purdy ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Brock Purdy for Gardner Minshew II?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Brock Purdy is ranked #40 overall and Gardner Minshew II #290, 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.