Jalen Hurts or Joe Burrow?
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: Joe Burrow
- Rest of season: Joe Burrow — 84 of 113 experts
- Trade value: Joe Burrow
The three horizons agree — this one is not close on the consensus.
| Jalen Hurts | Joe Burrow | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 29 of 113 experts rank Jalen Hurts ahead · 84 rank Joe Burrow ahead | QB6#3–#10 | QB5#2–#9edge |
| Week 1 | QB4#2–#7 | QB2#1–#4edge |
| Week 1 projection (PPR) | 20.3edge | 19.0 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 14 #57 overall | 18 #44 overalledge |
| Rostered | 99% | 99% |
| Bye | 10 | 6 |
| 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, Jalen Hurts or Joe Burrow?
- Joe Burrow. This week's consensus has Jalen Hurts at QB4 (range #2–#7) and Joe Burrow at QB2 (range #1–#4). Projections: 20.3 vs 19.0 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Jalen Hurts or Joe Burrow?
- Joe Burrow. Rest-of-season consensus: Jalen Hurts QB6 (range #3–#10) vs Joe Burrow QB5 (range #2–#9). 84 of 113 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Joe Burrow ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Jalen Hurts for Joe Burrow?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jalen Hurts is ranked #57 overall and Joe Burrow #44, so Joe Burrow 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.