Daniel Jones or Sam Darnold?
Who to start in Week 6, 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 6 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 13 at 12:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Sam Darnold
- Rest of season: Sam Darnold — 2 of 2 experts
- Trade value: Sam Darnold
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Daniel Jones | Sam Darnold | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 2 experts rank Daniel Jones ahead · 2 rank Sam Darnold ahead | QB30#27–#33 | QB20#19–#20edge |
| Week 6 | QB26#25–#27 | QB21#20–#22edge |
| Week 6 projection (PPR) | — | — |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 5 #169 overall | 7 #120 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -28 ranks · -100 val | +18 ranks · +91 val |
| Rostered | 22% | 49% |
| Bye | 13 | 11 |
| 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 6, Daniel Jones or Sam Darnold?
- Sam Darnold. This week's consensus has Daniel Jones at QB26 (range #25–#27) and Sam Darnold at QB21 (range #20–#22).
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Daniel Jones or Sam Darnold?
- Sam Darnold. Rest-of-season consensus: Daniel Jones QB30 (range #27–#33) vs Sam Darnold QB20 (range #19–#20). 2 of 2 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Sam Darnold ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Daniel Jones for Sam Darnold?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Daniel Jones is ranked #169 overall and Sam Darnold #120, so Sam Darnold 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.