Brock Purdy or Lamar Jackson?
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 6:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Brock Purdy
- Rest of season: even on the consensus — 4 of 8 experts
- Trade value: Brock Purdy
At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.
| Brock Purdy | Lamar Jackson | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 4 of 8 experts rank Brock Purdy ahead · 4 rank Lamar Jackson ahead | QB3#2–#4 | QB3#2–#5 |
| Week 7 | QB2#1–#4edge | QB17#2–#58 |
| Week 7 projection (PPR) | 20.1edge | 14.4 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 24 #31 overalledge | 22 #35 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +63 ranks · +1518 val | -4 ranks · -228 val |
| Rostered | 93% | 99% |
| Bye | 8 | 13 |
| Status | No injury designation | QUESTIONABLE (Ankle) · LIMIT · 0.54807% to play |
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, Brock Purdy or Lamar Jackson?
- Brock Purdy. This week's consensus has Brock Purdy at QB2 (range #1–#4) and Lamar Jackson at QB17 (range #2–#58). Projections: 20.1 vs 14.4 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Brock Purdy or Lamar Jackson?
- The experts have them effectively even for the rest of the season: Brock Purdy QB3 (range #2–#4) vs Lamar Jackson QB3 (range #2–#5). 4 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Brock Purdy ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Brock Purdy for Lamar Jackson?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Brock Purdy is ranked #31 overall and Lamar Jackson #35, 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.