Dak Prescott or Joe Burrow?
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: Joe Burrow
- Rest of season: Joe Burrow — 7 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Joe Burrow
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Dak Prescott | Joe Burrow | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 7 experts rank Dak Prescott ahead · 7 rank Joe Burrow ahead | QB9#7–#11 | QB3#2–#3edge |
| Week 9 | QB5#4–#10 | QB1#1–#3edge |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 20.1 | 21.3edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 11 #74 overall | 26 #28 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -22 ranks · -429 val | +32 ranks · +1252 val |
| Rostered | 95% | 99% |
| Bye | 14 | 6 |
| 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, Dak Prescott or Joe Burrow?
- Joe Burrow. This week's consensus has Dak Prescott at QB5 (range #4–#10) and Joe Burrow at QB1 (range #1–#3). Projections: 20.1 vs 21.3 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Dak Prescott or Joe Burrow?
- Joe Burrow. Rest-of-season consensus: Dak Prescott QB9 (range #7–#11) vs Joe Burrow QB3 (range #2–#3). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Joe Burrow ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Dak Prescott for Joe Burrow?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Dak Prescott is ranked #74 overall and Joe Burrow #28, so Joe Burrow 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.