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 Prescott — 4 of 4 experts
- Trade value: Jayden Daniels
The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.
| Dak Prescott | Jayden Daniels | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 4 of 4 experts rank Dak Prescott ahead · 0 rank Jayden Daniels ahead | QB9#6–#12edge | QB21#15–#32 |
| Week 3 | QB9#6–#10edge | QB15#12–#19 |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 18.4edge | 8.7 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 11 #77 overall | 14 #58 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +1 ranks · +13 val | -7 ranks · -173 val |
| Rostered | 95% | 98% |
| Bye | 14 | 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 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.