Jalen Hurts or Lamar Jackson?
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: Lamar Jackson
- Rest of season: Lamar Jackson — 3 of 4 experts
- Trade value: Lamar Jackson
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Jalen Hurts | Lamar Jackson | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 1 of 4 experts rank Jalen Hurts ahead · 3 rank Lamar Jackson ahead | QB4#2–#6 | QB2#2–#3edge |
| Week 3 | QB3#3–#3 | QB2#2–#2edge |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 19.4 | 21.8edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 15 #53 overall | 24 #31 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +6 ranks · +141 val | 0 ranks · 0 val |
| Rostered | 99% | 100% |
| Bye | 10 | 13 |
| 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 3, Jalen Hurts or Lamar Jackson?
- Lamar Jackson. This week's consensus has Jalen Hurts at QB3 (range #3–#3) and Lamar Jackson at QB2 (range #2–#2). Projections: 19.4 vs 21.8 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Jalen Hurts or Lamar Jackson?
- Lamar Jackson. Rest-of-season consensus: Jalen Hurts QB4 (range #2–#6) vs Lamar Jackson QB2 (range #2–#3). 3 of 4 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 #53 overall and Lamar Jackson #31, 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.