Dak Prescott or Jayden Daniels?

Who to start in Week 3, 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 3 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 22 at 6:11 AM EDT

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The lean

  • This week: Dak Prescott
  • Rest of season: Dak Prescott4 of 4 experts
  • Trade value: Jayden Daniels

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

Dak PrescottJayden Daniels
Rest of season
4 of 4 experts rank Dak Prescott ahead · 0 rank Jayden Daniels ahead
QB9#6–#12edgeQB21#15–#32
Week 3QB9#6–#10edgeQB15#12–#19
Week 3 projection (PPR)18.4edge8.7
Market Index value (redraft PPR)11 #77 overall14 #58 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)+1 ranks · +13 val-7 ranks · -173 val
Rostered95%98%
Bye147
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 3, Dak Prescott or Jayden Daniels?
Dak Prescott. This week's consensus has Dak Prescott at QB9 (range #6–#10) and Jayden Daniels at QB15 (range #12–#19). Projections: 18.4 vs 8.7 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Dak Prescott or Jayden Daniels?
Dak Prescott. Rest-of-season consensus: Dak Prescott QB9 (range #6–#12) vs Jayden Daniels QB21 (range #15–#32). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Dak Prescott ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Dak Prescott for Jayden Daniels?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Dak Prescott is ranked #77 overall and Jayden Daniels #58, 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.