Dak Prescott or Joe Burrow?

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: Joe Burrow
  • Rest of season: Joe Burrow4 of 4 experts
  • Trade value: Joe Burrow

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Dak PrescottJoe Burrow
Rest of season
0 of 4 experts rank Dak Prescott ahead · 4 rank Joe Burrow ahead
QB9#6–#12QB5#4–#6edge
Week 3QB9#6–#10QB8#7–#9edge
Week 3 projection (PPR)18.417.8
Market Index value (redraft PPR)11 #77 overall18 #44 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)+1 ranks · +13 val+2 ranks · +68 val
Rostered95%98%
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 3, Dak Prescott or Joe Burrow?
Joe Burrow. This week's consensus has Dak Prescott at QB9 (range #6–#10) and Joe Burrow at QB8 (range #7–#9). Projections: 18.4 vs 17.8 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 #6–#12) vs Joe Burrow QB5 (range #4–#6). 4 of 4 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 #77 overall and Joe Burrow #44, 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.