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 Daniels — 3 of 4 experts
- Trade value: Jayden Daniels
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Daniel Jones | Jayden Daniels | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 1 of 4 experts rank Daniel Jones ahead · 3 rank Jayden Daniels ahead | QB25#23–#26 | QB21#15–#32edge |
| Week 3 | QB27#26–#28 | QB15#12–#19edge |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 14.9edge | 8.7 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 6 #142 overall | 14 #58 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +3 ranks · +12 val | -7 ranks · -173 val |
| Rostered | 26% | 98% |
| Bye | 13 | 7 |
| 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, 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.