Carson Beck or Drew Lock?
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: Drew Lock
- Rest of season: Carson Beck — 1 of 1 experts
- Trade value: Carson Beck
The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.
| Carson Beck | Drew Lock | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 1 experts rank Carson Beck ahead · 1 rank Drew Lock ahead | QB35#33–#37edge | QB48#34–#62 |
| Week 9 | QB41#33–#52 | QB20#15–#28edge |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 0.1 | 16.9edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 2 #347 overalledge | 1 #586 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +42 ranks · +27 val | -3 ranks · -1 val |
| Rostered | 3% | 7% |
| Bye | 14 | 11 |
| 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 9, Carson Beck or Drew Lock?
- Drew Lock. This week's consensus has Carson Beck at QB41 (range #33–#52) and Drew Lock at QB20 (range #15–#28). Projections: 0.1 vs 16.9 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Carson Beck or Drew Lock?
- Carson Beck. Rest-of-season consensus: Carson Beck QB35 (range #33–#37) vs Drew Lock QB48 (range #34–#62). 1 of 1 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Drew Lock ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Carson Beck for Drew Lock?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Carson Beck is ranked #347 overall and Drew Lock #586, so Carson Beck 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.