Drew Lock or Tua Tagovailoa?

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: Drew Lock
  • Rest of season: Tua Tagovailoa
  • Trade value: close to even

The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.

Drew LockTua Tagovailoa
Rest of seasonQB48#34–#62QB43#40–#49edge
Week 9QB20#15–#28edgeQB54#38–#75
Week 9 projection (PPR)16.9edge0.5
Market Index value (redraft PPR)1 #586 overall2 #406 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)-3 ranks · -1 val-3 ranks · -2 val
Rostered7%5%
Bye1111
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 9, Drew Lock or Tua Tagovailoa?
Drew Lock. This week's consensus has Drew Lock at QB20 (range #15–#28) and Tua Tagovailoa at QB54 (range #38–#75). Projections: 16.9 vs 0.5 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Drew Lock or Tua Tagovailoa?
Tua Tagovailoa. Rest-of-season consensus: Drew Lock QB48 (range #34–#62) vs Tua Tagovailoa QB43 (range #40–#49).
Should I trade Drew Lock for Tua Tagovailoa?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Drew Lock is ranked #586 overall and Tua Tagovailoa #406, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.