Cam Ward or Sam Darnold?
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: Sam Darnold — 7 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Sam Darnold
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| Cam Ward | Sam Darnold | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 7 experts rank Cam Ward ahead · 7 rank Sam Darnold ahead | QB225#214–#242 | QB133#125–#139edge |
| Week 9 | — | — |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 0.0 | — |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 4 #234 overall | 7 #131 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +50 ranks · +65 val | -11 ranks · -59 val |
| Rostered | 8% | 39% |
| Bye | 9 | 11 |
| Status | No injury designation | OUT (Quad) · DNP → DNP · 0.07167% 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, Cam Ward or Sam Darnold?
- Weekly consensus is not available for both Cam Ward and Sam Darnold 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, Cam Ward or Sam Darnold?
- Sam Darnold. Rest-of-season consensus: Cam Ward QB225 (range #214–#242) vs Sam Darnold QB133 (range #125–#139). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Sam Darnold ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Cam Ward for Sam Darnold?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Cam Ward is ranked #234 overall and Sam Darnold #131, so Sam Darnold 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.