Jayden Daniels or J.J. McCarthy?
Who to start in Week 6, 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 6 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 15 at 12:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Jayden Daniels
- Rest of season: Jayden Daniels — 4 of 4 experts
- Trade value: Jayden Daniels
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Jayden Daniels | J.J. McCarthy | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 4 of 4 experts rank Jayden Daniels ahead · 0 rank J.J. McCarthy ahead | QB15#10–#21edge | QB36#31–#38 |
| Week 6 | QB8#7–#10edge | QB36#32–#40 |
| Week 6 projection (PPR) | 18.8edge | 0.6 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 9 #91 overalledge | 2 #344 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -33 ranks · -484 val | +85 ranks · +50 val |
| Rostered | 87% | 2% |
| Bye | 7 | 8 |
| 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 6, Jayden Daniels or J.J. McCarthy?
- Jayden Daniels. This week's consensus has Jayden Daniels at QB8 (range #7–#10) and J.J. McCarthy at QB36 (range #32–#40). Projections: 18.8 vs 0.6 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Jayden Daniels or J.J. McCarthy?
- Jayden Daniels. Rest-of-season consensus: Jayden Daniels QB15 (range #10–#21) vs J.J. McCarthy QB36 (range #31–#38). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jayden Daniels ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Jayden Daniels for J.J. McCarthy?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jayden Daniels is ranked #91 overall and J.J. McCarthy #344, so Jayden Daniels 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.