Cam Ward or Marcus Mariota?
Who to start in Week 3, 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 3 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 22 at 6:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Cam Ward
- Rest of season: Cam Ward — 2 of 3 experts
- Trade value: Cam Ward
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Cam Ward | Marcus Mariota | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 2 of 3 experts rank Cam Ward ahead · 1 rank Marcus Mariota ahead | QB28#26–#30edge | QB31#26–#33 |
| Week 3 | QB29#26–#30edge | QB30#28–#32 |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 14.0 | 14.3 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 6 #154 overalledge | 2 #464 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -3 ranks · -11 val | -10 ranks · -4 val |
| Rostered | 11% | 1% |
| Bye | 9 | 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 3, Cam Ward or Marcus Mariota?
- Cam Ward. This week's consensus has Cam Ward at QB29 (range #26–#30) and Marcus Mariota at QB30 (range #28–#32). Projections: 14.0 vs 14.3 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Cam Ward or Marcus Mariota?
- Cam Ward. Rest-of-season consensus: Cam Ward QB28 (range #26–#30) vs Marcus Mariota QB31 (range #26–#33). 2 of 3 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Cam Ward ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Cam Ward for Marcus Mariota?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Cam Ward is ranked #154 overall and Marcus Mariota #464, so Cam Ward 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.