Dak Prescott or Lamar Jackson?
Who to start in Week 7, 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 7 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 23 at 6:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Dak Prescott
- Rest of season: Lamar Jackson — 7 of 8 experts
- Trade value: Lamar Jackson
The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.
| Dak Prescott | Lamar Jackson | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 1 of 8 experts rank Dak Prescott ahead · 7 rank Lamar Jackson ahead | QB8#6–#12 | QB3#2–#5edge |
| Week 7 | QB9#5–#11edge | QB11#3–#30 |
| Week 7 projection (PPR) | 17.2 | 20.5edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 12 #71 overall | 23 #33 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +6 ranks · +86 val | -2 ranks · -119 val |
| Rostered | 94% | 99% |
| Bye | 14 | 13 |
| Status | No injury designation | QUESTIONABLE (Ankle) · LIMIT → LIMIT · 0.45591% to play |
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 7, Dak Prescott or Lamar Jackson?
- Dak Prescott. This week's consensus has Dak Prescott at QB9 (range #5–#11) and Lamar Jackson at QB11 (range #3–#30). Projections: 17.2 vs 20.5 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Dak Prescott or Lamar Jackson?
- Lamar Jackson. Rest-of-season consensus: Dak Prescott QB8 (range #6–#12) vs Lamar Jackson QB3 (range #2–#5). 7 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Lamar Jackson ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Dak Prescott for Lamar Jackson?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Dak Prescott is ranked #71 overall and Lamar Jackson #33, so Lamar Jackson 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.