Jaxson Dart 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: Justin Herbert
  • Rest of season: Jaxson Dart2 of 4 experts
  • Trade value: Justin Herbert

The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.

Jaxson DartJustin Herbert
Rest of season
2 of 4 experts rank Jaxson Dart ahead · 2 rank Justin Herbert ahead
QB11#7–#18edgeQB12#8–#14
Week 3QB13#10–#15QB11#4–#17edge
Week 3 projection (PPR)19.3edge17.4
Market Index value (redraft PPR)9 #99 overall12 #69 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)-6 ranks · -53 val0 ranks · 0 val
Rostered93%93%
Bye87
StatusNo injury designationNo 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, Jaxson Dart or Justin Herbert?
Justin Herbert. This week's consensus has Jaxson Dart at QB13 (range #10–#15) and Justin Herbert at QB11 (range #4–#17). Projections: 19.3 vs 17.4 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Jaxson Dart or Justin Herbert?
Jaxson Dart. Rest-of-season consensus: Jaxson Dart QB11 (range #7–#18) vs Justin Herbert QB12 (range #8–#14). 2 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jaxson Dart ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Jaxson Dart for Justin Herbert?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jaxson Dart is ranked #99 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.