Who should I start in Week 6, Jalen Hurts or Lamar Jackson?

Jalen Hurts. This week's consensus has Jalen Hurts at QB11 (range #9–#14) and Lamar Jackson at QB19 (range #6–#55). Projections: 16.9 vs 16.4 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Jalen Hurts or Lamar Jackson?

Lamar Jackson. Rest-of-season consensus: Jalen Hurts QB11 (range #2–#15) vs Lamar Jackson QB4 (range #2–#8). 4 of 5 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Lamar Jackson ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Jalen Hurts for Lamar Jackson?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jalen Hurts is ranked #98 overall and Lamar Jackson #37, so Lamar Jackson 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.

Jalen Hurts or Lamar Jackson?

Who to start in Week 6, 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 6 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 15 at 6:11 AM EDT

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The lean

This week: Jalen Hurts
Rest of season: Lamar Jackson — 4 of 5 experts
Trade value: Lamar Jackson

The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.

	Jalen Hurts	Lamar Jackson
Rest of season 1 of 5 experts rank Jalen Hurts ahead · 4 rank Lamar Jackson ahead	QB11#2–#15	QB4#2–#8edge
Week 6	QB11#9–#14edge	QB19#6–#55
Week 6 projection (PPR)	16.9	16.4
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	9 #98 overall	21 #37 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-45 ranks · -667 val	-6 ranks · -327 val
Rostered	96%	100%
Bye	10	13
Status	No injury designation	QUESTIONABLE (Ankle) · DNP · 0.1655% to play

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 6, Jalen Hurts or Lamar Jackson?: Jalen Hurts. This week's consensus has Jalen Hurts at QB11 (range #9–#14) and Lamar Jackson at QB19 (range #6–#55). Projections: 16.9 vs 16.4 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Jalen Hurts or Lamar Jackson?: Lamar Jackson. Rest-of-season consensus: Jalen Hurts QB11 (range #2–#15) vs Lamar Jackson QB4 (range #2–#8). 4 of 5 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Lamar Jackson ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Jalen Hurts for Lamar Jackson?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jalen Hurts is ranked #98 overall and Lamar Jackson #37, so Lamar Jackson 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.