Cam Ward or Tua Tagovailoa?

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: Tua Tagovailoa — 3 of 3 experts
  • Trade value: Cam Ward

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Cam WardTua Tagovailoa
Rest of season
3 of 3 experts rank Cam Ward ahead · 0 rank Tua Tagovailoa ahead
QB225#214–#242QB43#40–#49edge
Week 9—QB54#38–#75
Week 9 projection (PPR)0.00.5
Market Index value (redraft PPR)4 #234 overalledge2 #406 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)+50 ranks · +65 val-3 ranks · -2 val
Rostered8%5%
Bye911
StatusNo injury designationNo 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 9, Cam Ward or Tua Tagovailoa?
Weekly consensus is not available for both Cam Ward and Tua Tagovailoa 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 Tua Tagovailoa?
Tua Tagovailoa. Rest-of-season consensus: Cam Ward QB225 (range #214–#242) vs Tua Tagovailoa QB43 (range #40–#49). 3 of 3 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Cam Ward ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Cam Ward for Tua Tagovailoa?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Cam Ward is ranked #234 overall and Tua Tagovailoa #406, 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.