Brock Purdy or Tua Tagovailoa?

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 — 3 of 3 experts
  • Trade value: Brock Purdy

All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.

Brock PurdyTua Tagovailoa
Rest of season
3 of 3 experts rank Brock Purdy ahead · 0 rank Tua Tagovailoa ahead
QB4#4–#5edgeQB43#40–#49
Week 9QB3#1–#4edgeQB54#38–#75
Week 9 projection (PPR)22.2edge0.5
Market Index value (redraft PPR)20 #40 overalledge2 #406 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)-13 ranks · -740 val-3 ranks · -2 val
Rostered93%5%
Bye811
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 9, Brock Purdy or Tua Tagovailoa?
Brock Purdy. This week's consensus has Brock Purdy at QB3 (range #1–#4) and Tua Tagovailoa at QB54 (range #38–#75). Projections: 22.2 vs 0.5 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Brock Purdy or Tua Tagovailoa?
Brock Purdy. Rest-of-season consensus: Brock Purdy QB4 (range #4–#5) vs Tua Tagovailoa QB43 (range #40–#49). 3 of 3 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Brock Purdy ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Brock Purdy for Tua Tagovailoa?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Brock Purdy is ranked #40 overall and Tua Tagovailoa #406, 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.