Jalen Hurts or Trevor Lawrence?
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 Hurts — 3 of 4 experts
- Trade value: Jalen Hurts
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Jalen Hurts | Trevor Lawrence | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 3 of 4 experts rank Jalen Hurts ahead · 1 rank Trevor Lawrence ahead | QB4#2–#6edge | QB5#4–#7 |
| Week 3 | QB3#3–#3edge | QB8#6–#10 |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 19.4 | 18.9 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 15 #53 overalledge | 12 #70 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +6 ranks · +141 val | +5 ranks · +74 val |
| Rostered | 99% | 91% |
| Bye | 10 | 7 |
| 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 Trevor Lawrence?
- Jalen Hurts. This week's consensus has Jalen Hurts at QB3 (range #3–#3) and Trevor Lawrence at QB8 (range #6–#10). Projections: 19.4 vs 18.9 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Jalen Hurts or Trevor Lawrence?
- Jalen Hurts. Rest-of-season consensus: Jalen Hurts QB4 (range #2–#6) vs Trevor Lawrence QB5 (range #4–#7). 3 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jalen Hurts ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Jalen Hurts for Trevor Lawrence?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jalen Hurts is ranked #53 overall and Trevor Lawrence #70, 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.