Jared Goff or Joe Burrow?
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: Joe Burrow
- Rest of season: Joe Burrow — 4 of 4 experts
- Trade value: Joe Burrow
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Jared Goff | Joe Burrow | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 4 experts rank Jared Goff ahead · 4 rank Joe Burrow ahead | QB12#10–#13 | QB5#4–#6edge |
| Week 3 | QB10#8–#11 | QB8#7–#9edge |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 18.8edge | 17.8 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 8 #103 overall | 18 #44 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +4 ranks · +30 val | +2 ranks · +68 val |
| Rostered | 76% | 98% |
| Bye | 6 | 6 |
| 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, Jared Goff or Joe Burrow?
- Joe Burrow. This week's consensus has Jared Goff at QB10 (range #8–#11) and Joe Burrow at QB8 (range #7–#9). Projections: 18.8 vs 17.8 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Jared Goff or Joe Burrow?
- Joe Burrow. Rest-of-season consensus: Jared Goff QB12 (range #10–#13) vs Joe Burrow QB5 (range #4–#6). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Joe Burrow ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Jared Goff for Joe Burrow?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jared Goff is ranked #103 overall and Joe Burrow #44, so Joe Burrow 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.