Caleb Williams or Trevor Lawrence?
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: Caleb Williams
- Rest of season: Caleb Williams — 81 of 113 experts
- Trade value: Caleb Williams
The three horizons agree — this one is not close on the consensus.
| Caleb Williams | Trevor Lawrence | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 81 of 113 experts rank Caleb Williams ahead · 32 rank Trevor Lawrence ahead | QB7#3–#12edge | QB9#4–#15 |
| Week 1 | QB10#6–#12edge | QB10#7–#13 |
| Week 1 projection (PPR) | 17.6 | 17.0 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 13 #63 overalledge | 11 #75 overall |
| Rostered | 96% | 92% |
| 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 Trevor Lawrence?
- Caleb Williams. This week's consensus has Caleb Williams at QB10 (range #6–#12) and Trevor Lawrence at QB10 (range #7–#13). Projections: 17.6 vs 17.0 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Caleb Williams or Trevor Lawrence?
- Caleb Williams. Rest-of-season consensus: Caleb Williams QB7 (range #3–#12) vs Trevor Lawrence QB9 (range #4–#15). 81 of 113 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Caleb Williams ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Caleb Williams for Trevor Lawrence?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Caleb Williams is ranked #63 overall and Trevor Lawrence #75, 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.