Who should I start in Week 9, Caleb Williams or Geno Smith?

Caleb Williams. This week's consensus has Caleb Williams at QB7 (range #5–#11) and Geno Smith at QB25 (range #21–#28). Projections: 18.8 vs 14.3 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Caleb Williams or Geno Smith?

Caleb Williams. Rest-of-season consensus: Caleb Williams QB5 (range #4–#7) vs Geno Smith QB22 (range #18–#25). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Caleb Williams ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Caleb Williams for Geno Smith?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Caleb Williams is ranked #51 overall and Geno Smith #132, 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.

Caleb Williams or Geno Smith?

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: Caleb Williams
Rest of season: Caleb Williams — 7 of 7 experts
Trade value: Caleb Williams

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	Caleb Williams	Geno Smith
Rest of season 7 of 7 experts rank Caleb Williams ahead · 0 rank Geno Smith ahead	QB5#4–#7edge	QB22#18–#25
Week 9	QB7#5–#11edge	QB25#21–#28
Week 9 projection (PPR)	18.8edge	14.3
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	16 #51 overalledge	7 #132 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+32 ranks · +572 val	+19 ranks · +81 val
Rostered	94%	23%
Bye	10	13
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 Geno Smith?: Caleb Williams. This week's consensus has Caleb Williams at QB7 (range #5–#11) and Geno Smith at QB25 (range #21–#28). Projections: 18.8 vs 14.3 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Caleb Williams or Geno Smith?: Caleb Williams. Rest-of-season consensus: Caleb Williams QB5 (range #4–#7) vs Geno Smith QB22 (range #18–#25). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Caleb Williams ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Caleb Williams for Geno Smith?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Caleb Williams is ranked #51 overall and Geno Smith #132, 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.