Who should I start in Week 9, Jameis Winston or Justin Herbert?

Justin Herbert. This week's consensus has Jameis Winston at QB36 (range #32–#44) and Justin Herbert at QB25 (range #22–#29). Projections: 0.5 vs 13.9 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Jameis Winston or Justin Herbert?

Justin Herbert. Rest-of-season consensus: Jameis Winston QB39 (range #37–#43) vs Justin Herbert QB26 (range #23–#28). 6 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Justin Herbert ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Jameis Winston for Justin Herbert?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jameis Winston is ranked #382 overall and Justin Herbert #170, so Justin Herbert 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.

Jameis Winston or Justin Herbert?

Who to start in Week 9, 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 9 · 2026 season · Consensus updated November 6 at 11:11 AM EST

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The lean

This week: Justin Herbert
Rest of season: Justin Herbert — 6 of 6 experts
Trade value: Justin Herbert

All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.

	Jameis Winston	Justin Herbert
Rest of season 0 of 6 experts rank Jameis Winston ahead · 6 rank Justin Herbert ahead	QB39#37–#43	QB26#23–#28edge
Week 9	QB36#32–#44	QB25#22–#29edge
Week 9 projection (PPR)	0.5	13.9edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	2 #382 overall	5 #170 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-58 ranks · -41 val	-54 ranks · -231 val
Rostered	3%	57%
Bye	8	7
Status	No injury designation	No injury designation

Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs

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Who should I start in Week 9, Jameis Winston or Justin Herbert?: Justin Herbert. This week's consensus has Jameis Winston at QB36 (range #32–#44) and Justin Herbert at QB25 (range #22–#29). Projections: 0.5 vs 13.9 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Jameis Winston or Justin Herbert?: Justin Herbert. Rest-of-season consensus: Jameis Winston QB39 (range #37–#43) vs Justin Herbert QB26 (range #23–#28). 6 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Justin Herbert ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Jameis Winston for Justin Herbert?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jameis Winston is ranked #382 overall and Justin Herbert #170, so Justin Herbert 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.