Jameis Winston or Sam Darnold?
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 13 at 12:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Jameis Winston
- Rest of season: Sam Darnold — 1 of 2 experts
- Trade value: Sam Darnold
The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.
| Jameis Winston | Sam Darnold | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 1 of 2 experts rank Jameis Winston ahead · 1 rank Sam Darnold ahead | QB25#19–#30 | QB20#19–#20edge |
| Week 6 | QB16#14–#17edge | QB21#20–#22 |
| Week 6 projection (PPR) | — | — |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 3 #275 overall | 7 #120 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +201 ranks · +134 val | +18 ranks · +91 val |
| Rostered | 7% | 49% |
| Bye | 8 | 11 |
| 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 6, Jameis Winston or Sam Darnold?
- Jameis Winston. This week's consensus has Jameis Winston at QB16 (range #14–#17) and Sam Darnold at QB21 (range #20–#22).
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Jameis Winston or Sam Darnold?
- Sam Darnold. Rest-of-season consensus: Jameis Winston QB25 (range #19–#30) vs Sam Darnold QB20 (range #19–#20). 1 of 2 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jameis Winston ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Jameis Winston for Sam Darnold?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jameis Winston is ranked #275 overall and Sam Darnold #120, so Sam Darnold 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.