Jack Strand or Riley Leonard?

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: Riley Leonard
  • Rest of season: Riley Leonard
  • Trade value: close to even

The three horizons agree — this one is not close on the consensus.

Jack StrandRiley Leonard
Rest of seasonQB56#43–#68QB55#39–#77edge
Week 1QB82#81–#83QB51#41–#57edge
Week 1 projection (PPR)0.5
Market Index value (redraft PPR)2 #477 overall
Rostered0%1%
Bye1113
StatusNo injury designationNo 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, Jack Strand or Riley Leonard?
Riley Leonard. This week's consensus has Jack Strand at QB82 (range #81–#83) and Riley Leonard at QB51 (range #41–#57).
Who is better for the rest of the season, Jack Strand or Riley Leonard?
Riley Leonard. Rest-of-season consensus: Jack Strand QB56 (range #43–#68) vs Riley Leonard QB55 (range #39–#77).
Should I trade Jack Strand for Riley Leonard?
Run the exact deal through the free LeagueLogs AI Trade Analyzer — it prices both players on the Market Index for your league's scoring.