Jared Goff or Justin Herbert?
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: Jared Goff
- Rest of season: Jared Goff — 3 of 4 experts
- Trade value: Justin Herbert
The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.
| Jared Goff | Justin Herbert | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 3 of 4 experts rank Jared Goff ahead · 1 rank Justin Herbert ahead | QB12#10–#13edge | QB12#8–#14 |
| Week 3 | QB10#8–#11edge | QB11#4–#17 |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 18.8edge | 17.4 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 8 #103 overall | 12 #69 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +4 ranks · +30 val | 0 ranks · 0 val |
| Rostered | 76% | 93% |
| Bye | 6 | 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, Jared Goff or Justin Herbert?
- Jared Goff. This week's consensus has Jared Goff at QB10 (range #8–#11) and Justin Herbert at QB11 (range #4–#17). Projections: 18.8 vs 17.4 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Jared Goff or Justin Herbert?
- Jared Goff. Rest-of-season consensus: Jared Goff QB12 (range #10–#13) vs Justin Herbert QB12 (range #8–#14). 3 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jared Goff ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Jared Goff for Justin Herbert?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jared Goff is ranked #103 overall and Justin Herbert #69, 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.