Who should I start in Week 3, Brock Purdy or Justin Herbert?

Brock Purdy. This week's consensus has Brock Purdy at QB5 (range #4–#6) and Justin Herbert at QB11 (range #4–#17). Projections: 21.2 vs 17.4 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Brock Purdy or Justin Herbert?

Brock Purdy. Rest-of-season consensus: Brock Purdy QB9 (range #8–#10) vs Justin Herbert QB12 (range #8–#14). 3 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Brock Purdy ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Brock Purdy for Justin Herbert?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Brock Purdy is ranked #94 overall and Justin Herbert #69, so Justin Herbert 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.

Brock Purdy or Justin Herbert?

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: Brock Purdy
Rest of season: Brock Purdy — 3 of 4 experts
Trade value: Justin Herbert

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

	Brock Purdy	Justin Herbert
Rest of season 3 of 4 experts rank Brock Purdy ahead · 1 rank Justin Herbert ahead	QB9#8–#10edge	QB12#8–#14
Week 3	QB5#4–#6edge	QB11#4–#17
Week 3 projection (PPR)	21.2edge	17.4
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	9 #94 overall	12 #69 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-3 ranks · -28 val	0 ranks · 0 val
Rostered	89%	93%
Bye	8	7
Status	No injury designation	No injury designation

Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs

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Who should I start in Week 3, Brock Purdy or Justin Herbert?: Brock Purdy. This week's consensus has Brock Purdy at QB5 (range #4–#6) and Justin Herbert at QB11 (range #4–#17). Projections: 21.2 vs 17.4 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Brock Purdy or Justin Herbert?: Brock Purdy. Rest-of-season consensus: Brock Purdy QB9 (range #8–#10) vs Justin Herbert QB12 (range #8–#14). 3 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Brock Purdy ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Brock Purdy for Justin Herbert?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Brock Purdy is ranked #94 overall and Justin Herbert #69, so Justin Herbert 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.