Who should I start in Week 6, Caleb Williams or Sam Darnold?

Caleb Williams. This week's consensus has Caleb Williams at QB13 (range #5–#30) and Sam Darnold at QB23 (range #20–#26). Projections: 18.2 vs 14.4 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Caleb Williams or Sam Darnold?

Caleb Williams. Rest-of-season consensus: Caleb Williams QB12 (range #6–#19) vs Sam Darnold QB22 (range #19–#28). 5 of 5 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Caleb Williams ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Caleb Williams for Sam Darnold?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Caleb Williams is ranked #79 overall and Sam Darnold #135, 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 Sam Darnold?

Who to start in Week 6, 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 6 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 15 at 6:11 AM EDT

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The lean

This week: Caleb Williams
Rest of season: Caleb Williams — 5 of 5 experts
Trade value: Caleb Williams

All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.

	Caleb Williams	Sam Darnold
Rest of season 5 of 5 experts rank Caleb Williams ahead · 0 rank Sam Darnold ahead	QB12#6–#19edge	QB22#19–#28
Week 6	QB13#5–#30edge	QB23#20–#26
Week 6 projection (PPR)	18.2edge	14.4
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	11 #79 overalledge	6 #135 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-16 ranks · -249 val	+3 ranks · +13 val
Rostered	91%	45%
Bye	10	11
Status	No injury designation	No injury designation

Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs

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Who should I start in Week 6, Caleb Williams or Sam Darnold?: Caleb Williams. This week's consensus has Caleb Williams at QB13 (range #5–#30) and Sam Darnold at QB23 (range #20–#26). Projections: 18.2 vs 14.4 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Caleb Williams or Sam Darnold?: Caleb Williams. Rest-of-season consensus: Caleb Williams QB12 (range #6–#19) vs Sam Darnold QB22 (range #19–#28). 5 of 5 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Caleb Williams ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Caleb Williams for Sam Darnold?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Caleb Williams is ranked #79 overall and Sam Darnold #135, 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.