Who should I start in Week 9, Geno Smith or Tua Tagovailoa?

Geno Smith. This week's consensus has Geno Smith at QB25 (range #21–#28) and Tua Tagovailoa at QB54 (range #38–#75). Projections: 14.3 vs 0.5 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Geno Smith or Tua Tagovailoa?

Geno Smith. Rest-of-season consensus: Geno Smith QB22 (range #18–#25) vs Tua Tagovailoa QB43 (range #40–#49). 3 of 3 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Geno Smith ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Geno Smith for Tua Tagovailoa?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Geno Smith is ranked #132 overall and Tua Tagovailoa #406, 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.

Geno Smith 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: Geno Smith
Rest of season: Geno Smith — 3 of 3 experts
Trade value: Geno Smith

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

	Geno Smith	Tua Tagovailoa
Rest of season 3 of 3 experts rank Geno Smith ahead · 0 rank Tua Tagovailoa ahead	QB22#18–#25edge	QB43#40–#49
Week 9	QB25#21–#28edge	QB54#38–#75
Week 9 projection (PPR)	14.3edge	0.5
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	7 #132 overalledge	2 #406 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+19 ranks · +81 val	-3 ranks · -2 val
Rostered	23%	5%
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 9, Geno Smith or Tua Tagovailoa?: Geno Smith. This week's consensus has Geno Smith at QB25 (range #21–#28) and Tua Tagovailoa at QB54 (range #38–#75). Projections: 14.3 vs 0.5 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Geno Smith or Tua Tagovailoa?: Geno Smith. Rest-of-season consensus: Geno Smith QB22 (range #18–#25) vs Tua Tagovailoa QB43 (range #40–#49). 3 of 3 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Geno Smith ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Geno Smith for Tua Tagovailoa?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Geno Smith is ranked #132 overall and Tua Tagovailoa #406, 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.