Gardner Minshew II or Taylen Green?
Who to start in Week 1, 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 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Gardner Minshew II
- Rest of season: Taylen Green
- Trade value: close to even
The horizons disagree, which is exactly when your roster context decides it.
| Gardner Minshew II | Taylen Green | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season | QB51#42–#75 | QB48#37–#70edge |
| Week 1 | QB66#52–#91edge | QB68#40–#95 |
| Week 1 projection (PPR) | 0.7 | — |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 2 #460 overall | 2 #441 overall |
| Rostered | 1% | 2% |
| Bye | 14 | 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 1, Gardner Minshew II or Taylen Green?
- Gardner Minshew II. This week's consensus has Gardner Minshew II at QB66 (range #52–#91) and Taylen Green at QB68 (range #40–#95).
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Gardner Minshew II or Taylen Green?
- Taylen Green. Rest-of-season consensus: Gardner Minshew II QB51 (range #42–#75) vs Taylen Green QB48 (range #37–#70).
- Should I trade Gardner Minshew II for Taylen Green?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Gardner Minshew II is ranked #460 overall and Taylen Green #441, 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.