Carson Wentz 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: Carson Wentz
  • Rest of season: Carson Wentz — 1 of 1 experts
  • Trade value: close to even

At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.

Carson WentzTua Tagovailoa
Rest of season
1 of 1 experts rank Carson Wentz ahead · 0 rank Tua Tagovailoa ahead
QB40#34–#44edgeQB43#40–#49
Week 9QB23#15–#28edgeQB54#38–#75
Week 9 projection (PPR)14.4edge0.5
Market Index value (redraft PPR)2 #378 overall2 #406 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)-24 ranks · -16 val-3 ranks · -2 val
Rostered3%5%
Bye611
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, Carson Wentz or Tua Tagovailoa?
Carson Wentz. This week's consensus has Carson Wentz at QB23 (range #15–#28) and Tua Tagovailoa at QB54 (range #38–#75). Projections: 14.4 vs 0.5 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Carson Wentz or Tua Tagovailoa?
Carson Wentz. Rest-of-season consensus: Carson Wentz QB40 (range #34–#44) vs Tua Tagovailoa QB43 (range #40–#49). 1 of 1 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Carson Wentz ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Carson Wentz for Tua Tagovailoa?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Carson Wentz is ranked #378 overall and Tua Tagovailoa #406, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.