Geno Smith or Lamar Jackson?

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: Weekly comparison unavailable
  • Rest of season: Geno Smith — 4 of 5 experts
  • Trade value: Geno Smith

Some comparison data is unavailable. Read each available measure separately and check player status before deciding.

Geno SmithLamar Jackson
Rest of season
4 of 5 experts rank Geno Smith ahead · 1 rank Lamar Jackson ahead
QB22#18–#25edgeQB282#139–#327
Week 9QB25#21–#28—
Week 9 projection (PPR)14.3—
Market Index value (redraft PPR)7 #132 overalledge3 #309 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)+19 ranks · +81 val-273 ranks · -1867 val
Rostered23%88%
Bye1313
StatusNo injury designationIR (Right Thumb) · DNP → DNP → DNP · 0% to play

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, Geno Smith or Lamar Jackson?
Weekly consensus is not available for both Geno Smith and Lamar Jackson on the same board. That is not a tie or a recommendation to sit either player. Check their player pages for current status and revisit when both are ranked.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Geno Smith or Lamar Jackson?
Geno Smith. Rest-of-season consensus: Geno Smith QB22 (range #18–#25) vs Lamar Jackson QB282 (range #139–#327). 4 of 5 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Geno Smith ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Geno Smith for Lamar Jackson?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Geno Smith is ranked #132 overall and Lamar Jackson #309, so Geno Smith 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.