Caleb Williams or Dak Prescott?
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: Dak Prescott
- Rest of season: Caleb Williams — 6 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Caleb Williams
The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.
| Caleb Williams | Dak Prescott | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 6 of 7 experts rank Caleb Williams ahead · 1 rank Dak Prescott ahead | QB5#4–#7edge | QB9#7–#11 |
| Week 9 | QB7#5–#11 | QB5#4–#10edge |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 18.8 | 20.1edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 16 #51 overalledge | 11 #74 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +32 ranks · +572 val | -22 ranks · -429 val |
| Rostered | 94% | 95% |
| Bye | 10 | 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, Caleb Williams or Dak Prescott?
- Dak Prescott. This week's consensus has Caleb Williams at QB7 (range #5–#11) and Dak Prescott at QB5 (range #4–#10). Projections: 18.8 vs 20.1 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Caleb Williams or Dak Prescott?
- Caleb Williams. Rest-of-season consensus: Caleb Williams QB5 (range #4–#7) vs Dak Prescott QB9 (range #7–#11). 6 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Caleb Williams ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Caleb Williams for Dak Prescott?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Caleb Williams is ranked #51 overall and Dak Prescott #74, so Caleb Williams 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.