Who should I start in Week 6, Jayden Daniels or Sam Darnold?

Jayden Daniels. This week's consensus has Jayden Daniels at QB8 (range #7–#10) and Sam Darnold at QB23 (range #20–#26). Projections: 18.7 vs 14.4 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Jayden Daniels or Sam Darnold?

Jayden Daniels. Rest-of-season consensus: Jayden Daniels QB13 (range #10–#16) vs Sam Darnold QB22 (range #19–#28). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jayden Daniels ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Jayden Daniels for Sam Darnold?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jayden Daniels is ranked #91 overall and Sam Darnold #135, 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.

Jayden Daniels or Sam Darnold?

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 14 at 12:11 PM 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	Sam Darnold
Rest of season 4 of 4 experts rank Jayden Daniels ahead · 0 rank Sam Darnold ahead	QB13#10–#16edge	QB22#19–#28
Week 6	QB8#7–#10edge	QB23#20–#26
Week 6 projection (PPR)	18.7edge	14.4
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	9 #91 overalledge	6 #135 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-33 ranks · -484 val	+3 ranks · +13 val
Rostered	87%	47%
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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Who should I start in Week 6, Jayden Daniels or Sam Darnold?: Jayden Daniels. This week's consensus has Jayden Daniels at QB8 (range #7–#10) and Sam Darnold at QB23 (range #20–#26). Projections: 18.7 vs 14.4 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Jayden Daniels or Sam Darnold?: Jayden Daniels. Rest-of-season consensus: Jayden Daniels QB13 (range #10–#16) vs Sam Darnold QB22 (range #19–#28). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jayden Daniels ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Jayden Daniels for Sam Darnold?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jayden Daniels is ranked #91 overall and Sam Darnold #135, 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.