Caleb Williams or Jayden Daniels?
Who to start in Week 1, 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 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Jayden Daniels
- Rest of season: Jayden Daniels — 82 of 113 experts
- Trade value: Jayden Daniels
The three horizons agree — this one is not close on the consensus.
| Caleb Williams | Jayden Daniels | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 31 of 113 experts rank Caleb Williams ahead · 82 rank Jayden Daniels ahead | QB7#3–#12 | QB6#3–#16edge |
| Week 1 | QB10#6–#12 | QB8#6–#13edge |
| Week 1 projection (PPR) | 17.6 | 17.6 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 13 #63 overall | 15 #53 overalledge |
| Rostered | 96% | 99% |
| Bye | 10 | 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 1, Caleb Williams or Jayden Daniels?
- Jayden Daniels. This week's consensus has Caleb Williams at QB10 (range #6–#12) and Jayden Daniels at QB8 (range #6–#13). Projections: 17.6 vs 17.6 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Caleb Williams or Jayden Daniels?
- Jayden Daniels. Rest-of-season consensus: Caleb Williams QB7 (range #3–#12) vs Jayden Daniels QB6 (range #3–#16). 82 of 113 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jayden Daniels ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Caleb Williams for Jayden Daniels?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Caleb Williams is ranked #63 overall and Jayden Daniels #53, 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.