Jared Goff or Tua Tagovailoa?
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: Jared Goff
- Rest of season: Jared Goff — 3 of 3 experts
- Trade value: Jared Goff
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Jared Goff | Tua Tagovailoa | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 3 of 3 experts rank Jared Goff ahead · 0 rank Tua Tagovailoa ahead | QB6#4–#8edge | QB43#40–#49 |
| Week 9 | QB7#2–#8edge | QB54#38–#75 |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 19.8edge | 0.5 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 15 #55 overalledge | 2 #406 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +14 ranks · +277 val | -3 ranks · -2 val |
| Rostered | 88% | 5% |
| Bye | 6 | 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 9, Jared Goff or Tua Tagovailoa?
- Jared Goff. This week's consensus has Jared Goff at QB7 (range #2–#8) and Tua Tagovailoa at QB54 (range #38–#75). Projections: 19.8 vs 0.5 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Jared Goff or Tua Tagovailoa?
- Jared Goff. Rest-of-season consensus: Jared Goff QB6 (range #4–#8) vs Tua Tagovailoa QB43 (range #40–#49). 3 of 3 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jared Goff ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Jared Goff for Tua Tagovailoa?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jared Goff is ranked #55 overall and Tua Tagovailoa #406, 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.