Who should I start in Week 9, Gardner Minshew II or Justin Herbert?

Justin Herbert. This week's consensus has Gardner Minshew II at QB29 (range #26–#30) and Justin Herbert at QB25 (range #22–#29). Projections: 9.8 vs 13.9 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Gardner Minshew II or Justin Herbert?

Justin Herbert. Rest-of-season consensus: Gardner Minshew II QB31 (range #30–#33) vs Justin Herbert QB26 (range #23–#28). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Justin Herbert ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Gardner Minshew II for Justin Herbert?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Gardner Minshew II is ranked #290 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.

Gardner Minshew II 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: Justin Herbert
Rest of season: Justin Herbert — 7 of 7 experts
Trade value: Justin Herbert

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

	Gardner Minshew II	Justin Herbert
Rest of season 0 of 7 experts rank Gardner Minshew II ahead · 7 rank Justin Herbert ahead	QB31#30–#33	QB26#23–#28edge
Week 9	QB29#26–#30	QB25#22–#29edge
Week 9 projection (PPR)	9.8	13.9edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	3 #290 overall	5 #170 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+296 ranks · +226 val	-54 ranks · -231 val
Rostered	6%	57%
Bye	14	7
Status	No injury designation	No injury designation

Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs

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Who should I start in Week 9, Gardner Minshew II or Justin Herbert?: Justin Herbert. This week's consensus has Gardner Minshew II at QB29 (range #26–#30) and Justin Herbert at QB25 (range #22–#29). Projections: 9.8 vs 13.9 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Gardner Minshew II or Justin Herbert?: Justin Herbert. Rest-of-season consensus: Gardner Minshew II QB31 (range #30–#33) vs Justin Herbert QB26 (range #23–#28). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Justin Herbert ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Gardner Minshew II for Justin Herbert?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Gardner Minshew II is ranked #290 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.