Caleb Williams or Justin Herbert?
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
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Caleb Williams | Justin Herbert | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 7 of 7 experts rank Caleb Williams ahead · 0 rank Justin Herbert ahead | QB5#4–#7edge | QB26#23–#28 |
| Week 9 | QB7#5–#11edge | QB25#22–#29 |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 18.8edge | 13.9 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 16 #51 overalledge | 5 #170 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +32 ranks · +572 val | -54 ranks · -231 val |
| Rostered | 94% | 57% |
| 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 9, Caleb Williams or Justin Herbert?
- Caleb Williams. This week's consensus has Caleb Williams at QB7 (range #5–#11) and Justin Herbert at QB25 (range #22–#29). Projections: 18.8 vs 13.9 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Caleb Williams or Justin Herbert?
- Caleb Williams. Rest-of-season consensus: Caleb Williams QB5 (range #4–#7) vs Justin Herbert QB26 (range #23–#28). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Caleb Williams ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Caleb Williams for Justin Herbert?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Caleb Williams is ranked #51 overall and Justin Herbert #170, 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.