Daniel Jones 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: Jayden Daniels
  • Rest of season: Jayden Daniels3 of 4 experts
  • Trade value: Jayden Daniels

All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.

Daniel JonesJayden Daniels
Rest of season
1 of 4 experts rank Daniel Jones ahead · 3 rank Jayden Daniels ahead
QB25#23–#26QB21#15–#32edge
Week 3QB27#26–#28QB15#12–#19edge
Week 3 projection (PPR)14.9edge8.7
Market Index value (redraft PPR)6 #142 overall14 #58 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)+3 ranks · +12 val-7 ranks · -173 val
Rostered26%98%
Bye137
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, Daniel Jones or Jayden Daniels?
Jayden Daniels. This week's consensus has Daniel Jones at QB27 (range #26–#28) and Jayden Daniels at QB15 (range #12–#19). Projections: 14.9 vs 8.7 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Daniel Jones or Jayden Daniels?
Jayden Daniels. Rest-of-season consensus: Daniel Jones QB25 (range #23–#26) vs Jayden Daniels QB21 (range #15–#32). 3 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jayden Daniels ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Daniel Jones for Jayden Daniels?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Daniel Jones is ranked #142 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.