Carson Wentz or Jayden Daniels?
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: Jayden Daniels
- Rest of season: Jayden Daniels — 2 of 2 experts
- Trade value: Jayden Daniels
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Carson Wentz | Jayden Daniels | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 2 experts rank Carson Wentz ahead · 2 rank Jayden Daniels ahead | QB40#34–#44 | QB11#10–#12edge |
| Week 9 | QB23#15–#28 | QB11#8–#13edge |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 14.4 | 19.1edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 2 #378 overall | 10 #83 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -24 ranks · -16 val | +14 ranks · +140 val |
| Rostered | 3% | 92% |
| Bye | 6 | 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 9, Carson Wentz or Jayden Daniels?
- Jayden Daniels. This week's consensus has Carson Wentz at QB23 (range #15–#28) and Jayden Daniels at QB11 (range #8–#13). Projections: 14.4 vs 19.1 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Carson Wentz or Jayden Daniels?
- Jayden Daniels. Rest-of-season consensus: Carson Wentz QB40 (range #34–#44) vs Jayden Daniels QB11 (range #10–#12). 2 of 2 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jayden Daniels ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Carson Wentz for Jayden Daniels?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Carson Wentz is ranked #378 overall and Jayden Daniels #83, so Jayden Daniels 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.