Jayden Daniels or Matthew Stafford?
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: Jayden Daniels
- Rest of season: Matthew Stafford — 2 of 4 experts
- Trade value: Jayden Daniels
The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.
| Jayden Daniels | Matthew Stafford | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 2 of 4 experts rank Jayden Daniels ahead · 2 rank Matthew Stafford ahead | QB21#15–#32 | QB16#12–#19edge |
| Week 3 | QB15#12–#19edge | QB16#15–#16 |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 8.7 | 15.3edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 14 #58 overalledge | 8 #105 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -7 ranks · -173 val | -1 ranks · -7 val |
| Rostered | 98% | 89% |
| Bye | 7 | 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 3, Jayden Daniels or Matthew Stafford?
- Jayden Daniels. This week's consensus has Jayden Daniels at QB15 (range #12–#19) and Matthew Stafford at QB16 (range #15–#16). Projections: 8.7 vs 15.3 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Jayden Daniels or Matthew Stafford?
- Matthew Stafford. Rest-of-season consensus: Jayden Daniels QB21 (range #15–#32) vs Matthew Stafford QB16 (range #12–#19). 2 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jayden Daniels ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Jayden Daniels for Matthew Stafford?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jayden Daniels is ranked #58 overall and Matthew Stafford #105, 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.