Caleb Williams or Lamar Jackson?
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: Weekly comparison unavailable
- Rest of season: Caleb Williams — 5 of 5 experts
- Trade value: Caleb Williams
Some comparison data is unavailable. Read each available measure separately and check player status before deciding.
| Caleb Williams | Lamar Jackson | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 5 of 5 experts rank Caleb Williams ahead · 0 rank Lamar Jackson ahead | QB5#4–#7edge | QB282#139–#327 |
| Week 9 | QB7#5–#11 | — |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 18.8 | — |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 16 #51 overalledge | 3 #309 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +32 ranks · +572 val | -273 ranks · -1867 val |
| Rostered | 94% | 88% |
| Bye | 10 | 13 |
| Status | No injury designation | IR (Right Thumb) · DNP → DNP → DNP · 0% to play |
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 Lamar Jackson?
- Weekly consensus is not available for both Caleb Williams and Lamar Jackson on the same board. That is not a tie or a recommendation to sit either player. Check their player pages for current status and revisit when both are ranked.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Caleb Williams or Lamar Jackson?
- Caleb Williams. Rest-of-season consensus: Caleb Williams QB5 (range #4–#7) vs Lamar Jackson QB282 (range #139–#327). 5 of 5 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Caleb Williams ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Caleb Williams for Lamar Jackson?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Caleb Williams is ranked #51 overall and Lamar Jackson #309, 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.