Bryce Young or Jayden Daniels?
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: Jayden Daniels
- Rest of season: Bryce Young — 2 of 4 experts
- Trade value: Jayden Daniels
The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.
| Bryce Young | Jayden Daniels | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 2 of 4 experts rank Bryce Young ahead · 2 rank Jayden Daniels ahead | QB19#15–#23edge | QB21#15–#32 |
| Week 3 | QB22#16–#25 | QB15#12–#19edge |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 16.7edge | 8.7 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 5 #161 overall | 14 #58 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +2 ranks · +7 val | -7 ranks · -173 val |
| Rostered | 30% | 98% |
| Bye | 5 | 7 |
| 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 3, Bryce Young or Jayden Daniels?
- Jayden Daniels. This week's consensus has Bryce Young at QB22 (range #16–#25) and Jayden Daniels at QB15 (range #12–#19). Projections: 16.7 vs 8.7 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Bryce Young or Jayden Daniels?
- Bryce Young. Rest-of-season consensus: Bryce Young QB19 (range #15–#23) vs Jayden Daniels QB21 (range #15–#32). 2 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Bryce Young ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Bryce Young for Jayden Daniels?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Bryce Young is ranked #161 overall and Jayden Daniels #58, so Jayden Daniels 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.