Daniel Jones or Justin Herbert?
Who to start in Week 9, 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 9 · 2026 season · Consensus updated November 6 at 11:11 AM EST
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The lean
- This week: Daniel Jones
- Rest of season: Justin Herbert — 6 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Justin Herbert
The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.
| Daniel Jones | Justin Herbert | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 1 of 7 experts rank Daniel Jones ahead · 6 rank Justin Herbert ahead | QB29#27–#31 | QB26#23–#28edge |
| Week 9 | QB24#21–#27edge | QB25#22–#29 |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 15.1edge | 13.9 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 3 #248 overall | 5 #170 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -71 ranks · -141 val | -54 ranks · -231 val |
| Rostered | 18% | 57% |
| 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 9, Daniel Jones or Justin Herbert?
- Daniel Jones. This week's consensus has Daniel Jones at QB24 (range #21–#27) and Justin Herbert at QB25 (range #22–#29). Projections: 15.1 vs 13.9 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Daniel Jones or Justin Herbert?
- Justin Herbert. Rest-of-season consensus: Daniel Jones QB29 (range #27–#31) vs Justin Herbert QB26 (range #23–#28). 6 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Justin Herbert ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Daniel Jones for Justin Herbert?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Daniel Jones is ranked #248 overall and Justin Herbert #170, so Justin Herbert 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.