Jalen Milroe or Riley Leonard?
Who to start in Week 1, 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 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Riley Leonard
- Rest of season: Jalen Milroe
- Trade value: close to even
The horizons disagree, which is exactly when your roster context decides it.
| Jalen Milroe | Riley Leonard | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season | QB54#46–#71edge | QB55#39–#77 |
| Week 1 | QB57#47–#65 | QB51#41–#57edge |
| Week 1 projection (PPR) | 0.2 | 0.5 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 2 #502 overall | 2 #477 overall |
| Rostered | 1% | 1% |
| Bye | 11 | 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 1, Jalen Milroe or Riley Leonard?
- Riley Leonard. This week's consensus has Jalen Milroe at QB57 (range #47–#65) and Riley Leonard at QB51 (range #41–#57). Projections: 0.2 vs 0.5 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Jalen Milroe or Riley Leonard?
- Jalen Milroe. Rest-of-season consensus: Jalen Milroe QB54 (range #46–#71) vs Riley Leonard QB55 (range #39–#77).
- Should I trade Jalen Milroe for Riley Leonard?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jalen Milroe is ranked #502 overall and Riley Leonard #477, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.