Jalen Hurts or Patrick Mahomes II?
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 19 at 6:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Weekly comparison unavailable
- Rest of season: Patrick Mahomes II — 3 of 3 experts
- Trade value: Patrick Mahomes II
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| Jalen Hurts | Patrick Mahomes II | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 3 experts rank Jalen Hurts ahead · 3 rank Patrick Mahomes II ahead | QB117#104–#134 | QB6#5–#6edge |
| Week 6 | — | QB9#5–#14 |
| Week 6 projection (PPR) | — | 18.5 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 8 #110 overall | 14 #58 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -57 ranks · -759 val | +43 ranks · +572 val |
| Rostered | 90% | 94% |
| Bye | 10 | 5 |
| Status | OUT (Calf) · FULL → DNP → DNP · 0% to play | 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 6, Jalen Hurts or Patrick Mahomes II?
- Weekly consensus is not available for both Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes II on the same board. That is not a tie or a recommendation to sit either player. Check their player pages for current status and revisit when both are ranked.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Jalen Hurts or Patrick Mahomes II?
- Patrick Mahomes II. Rest-of-season consensus: Jalen Hurts QB117 (range #104–#134) vs Patrick Mahomes II QB6 (range #5–#6). 3 of 3 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Patrick Mahomes II ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Jalen Hurts for Patrick Mahomes II?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jalen Hurts is ranked #110 overall and Patrick Mahomes II #58, so Patrick Mahomes II 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.