Jared Goff or Lamar Jackson?

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: Weekly comparison unavailable
  • Rest of season: Jared Goff — 5 of 5 experts
  • Trade value: Jared Goff

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Jared GoffLamar Jackson
Rest of season
5 of 5 experts rank Jared Goff ahead · 0 rank Lamar Jackson ahead
QB6#4–#8edgeQB282#139–#327
Week 9QB7#2–#8—
Week 9 projection (PPR)19.8—
Market Index value (redraft PPR)15 #55 overalledge3 #309 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)+14 ranks · +277 val-273 ranks · -1867 val
Rostered88%88%
Bye613
StatusNo injury designationIR (Right Thumb) · DNP → DNP → DNP · 0% to play

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 9, Jared Goff or Lamar Jackson?
Weekly consensus is not available for both Jared Goff and Lamar Jackson on the same board. That is not a tie or a recommendation to sit either player. Check their player pages for current status and revisit when both are ranked.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Jared Goff or Lamar Jackson?
Jared Goff. Rest-of-season consensus: Jared Goff QB6 (range #4–#8) vs Lamar Jackson QB282 (range #139–#327). 5 of 5 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jared Goff ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Jared Goff for Lamar Jackson?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jared Goff is ranked #55 overall and Lamar Jackson #309, so Jared Goff 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.