Joe Burrow or Jordan Love?
Who to start in Week 9, 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 9 · 2026 season · Consensus updated November 6 at 11:11 AM EST
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The lean
- This week: Joe Burrow
- Rest of season: Joe Burrow — 7 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Joe Burrow
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Joe Burrow | Jordan Love | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 7 of 7 experts rank Joe Burrow ahead · 0 rank Jordan Love ahead | QB3#2–#3edge | QB9#8–#10 |
| Week 9 | QB1#1–#3edge | QB12#6–#14 |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 21.3edge | 17.0 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 26 #28 overalledge | 12 #72 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +32 ranks · +1252 val | +32 ranks · +342 val |
| Rostered | 99% | 82% |
| Bye | 6 | 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 9, Joe Burrow or Jordan Love?
- Joe Burrow. This week's consensus has Joe Burrow at QB1 (range #1–#3) and Jordan Love at QB12 (range #6–#14). Projections: 21.3 vs 17.0 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Joe Burrow or Jordan Love?
- Joe Burrow. Rest-of-season consensus: Joe Burrow QB3 (range #2–#3) vs Jordan Love QB9 (range #8–#10). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Joe Burrow ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Joe Burrow for Jordan Love?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Joe Burrow is ranked #28 overall and Jordan Love #72, so Joe Burrow 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.