Dak Prescott or Patrick Mahomes II?
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: Patrick Mahomes II
- Rest of season: Dak Prescott — 3 of 4 experts
- Trade value: Dak Prescott
The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.
| Dak Prescott | Patrick Mahomes II | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 3 of 4 experts rank Dak Prescott ahead · 1 rank Patrick Mahomes II ahead | QB9#6–#12edge | QB10#7–#11 |
| Week 3 | QB9#6–#10 | QB7#5–#9edge |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 18.4 | 20.9edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 11 #77 overalledge | 8 #101 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +1 ranks · +13 val | 0 ranks · 0 val |
| Rostered | 95% | 90% |
| Bye | 14 | 5 |
| 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 Patrick Mahomes II?
- Patrick Mahomes II. This week's consensus has Dak Prescott at QB9 (range #6–#10) and Patrick Mahomes II at QB7 (range #5–#9). Projections: 18.4 vs 20.9 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Dak Prescott or Patrick Mahomes II?
- Dak Prescott. Rest-of-season consensus: Dak Prescott QB9 (range #6–#12) vs Patrick Mahomes II QB10 (range #7–#11). 3 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Dak Prescott ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Dak Prescott for Patrick Mahomes II?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Dak Prescott is ranked #77 overall and Patrick Mahomes II #101, so Dak Prescott 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.