Who should I start in Week 3, Geno Smith or Sam Darnold?

Weekly consensus is not available for both Geno Smith and Sam Darnold 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 Sam Darnold?

Geno Smith. Rest-of-season consensus: Geno Smith QB25 (range #24–#29) vs Sam Darnold QB188 (range #153–#285). 3 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Geno Smith ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Geno Smith for Sam Darnold?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Geno Smith is ranked #224 overall and Sam Darnold #138, 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.

Geno Smith or Sam Darnold?

Who to start in Week 3, 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 3 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 22 at 6:11 AM EDT

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The lean

This week: Weekly comparison unavailable
Rest of season: Geno Smith — 3 of 4 experts
Trade value: Sam Darnold

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

	Geno Smith	Sam Darnold
Rest of season 3 of 4 experts rank Geno Smith ahead · 1 rank Sam Darnold ahead	QB25#24–#29edge	QB188#153–#285
Week 3	QB20#18–#22	—
Week 3 projection (PPR)	15.0	17.4edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	4 #224 overall	6 #138 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+6 ranks · +10 val	0 ranks · 0 val
Rostered	6%	32%
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 3, Geno Smith or Sam Darnold?: Weekly consensus is not available for both Geno Smith and Sam Darnold 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 Sam Darnold?: Geno Smith. Rest-of-season consensus: Geno Smith QB25 (range #24–#29) vs Sam Darnold QB188 (range #153–#285). 3 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Geno Smith ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Geno Smith for Sam Darnold?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Geno Smith is ranked #224 overall and Sam Darnold #138, 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.