Dak Prescott or Jared Goff?

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: Dak Prescott
  • Rest of season: Jared Goff — 5 of 7 experts
  • Trade value: Jared Goff

The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.

Dak PrescottJared Goff
Rest of season
2 of 7 experts rank Dak Prescott ahead · 5 rank Jared Goff ahead
QB9#7–#11QB6#4–#8edge
Week 9QB5#4–#10edgeQB7#2–#8
Week 9 projection (PPR)20.119.8
Market Index value (redraft PPR)11 #74 overall15 #55 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)-22 ranks · -429 val+14 ranks · +277 val
Rostered95%88%
Bye146
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, Dak Prescott or Jared Goff?
Dak Prescott. This week's consensus has Dak Prescott at QB5 (range #4–#10) and Jared Goff at QB7 (range #2–#8). Projections: 20.1 vs 19.8 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Dak Prescott or Jared Goff?
Jared Goff. Rest-of-season consensus: Dak Prescott QB9 (range #7–#11) vs Jared Goff QB6 (range #4–#8). 5 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jared Goff ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Dak Prescott for Jared Goff?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Dak Prescott is ranked #74 overall and Jared Goff #55, so Jared Goff 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.