Jalen Hurts or Justin Herbert?

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: Jalen Hurts
  • Rest of season: Jalen Hurts4 of 4 experts
  • Trade value: Jalen Hurts

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Jalen HurtsJustin Herbert
Rest of season
4 of 4 experts rank Jalen Hurts ahead · 0 rank Justin Herbert ahead
QB4#2–#6edgeQB12#8–#14
Week 3QB3#3–#3edgeQB11#4–#17
Week 3 projection (PPR)19.4edge17.4
Market Index value (redraft PPR)15 #53 overalledge12 #69 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)+6 ranks · +141 val0 ranks · 0 val
Rostered99%93%
Bye107
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 3, Jalen Hurts or Justin Herbert?
Jalen Hurts. This week's consensus has Jalen Hurts at QB3 (range #3–#3) and Justin Herbert at QB11 (range #4–#17). Projections: 19.4 vs 17.4 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Jalen Hurts or Justin Herbert?
Jalen Hurts. Rest-of-season consensus: Jalen Hurts QB4 (range #2–#6) vs Justin Herbert QB12 (range #8–#14). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jalen Hurts ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Jalen Hurts for Justin Herbert?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jalen Hurts is ranked #53 overall and Justin Herbert #69, so Jalen Hurts 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.