Jayden Daniels or Justin Herbert?
Who to start in Week 1, 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 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Justin Herbert
- Rest of season: Jayden Daniels — 89 of 113 experts
- Trade value: Jayden Daniels
The horizons disagree, which is exactly when your roster context decides it.
| Jayden Daniels | Justin Herbert | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 89 of 113 experts rank Jayden Daniels ahead · 24 rank Justin Herbert ahead | QB6#3–#16edge | QB8#4–#14 |
| Week 1 | QB8#6–#13 | QB5#1–#9edge |
| Week 1 projection (PPR) | 17.6 | 18.5edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 15 #53 overalledge | 12 #68 overall |
| Rostered | 99% | 94% |
| Bye | 7 | 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 1, Jayden Daniels or Justin Herbert?
- Justin Herbert. This week's consensus has Jayden Daniels at QB8 (range #6–#13) and Justin Herbert at QB5 (range #1–#9). Projections: 17.6 vs 18.5 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Jayden Daniels or Justin Herbert?
- Jayden Daniels. Rest-of-season consensus: Jayden Daniels QB6 (range #3–#16) vs Justin Herbert QB8 (range #4–#14). 89 of 113 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jayden Daniels ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Jayden Daniels for Justin Herbert?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jayden Daniels is ranked #53 overall and Justin Herbert #68, 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.