Joe Burrow 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: Joe Burrow
- Rest of season: Joe Burrow — 4 of 4 experts
- Trade value: Joe Burrow
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Joe Burrow | Matthew Stafford | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 4 of 4 experts rank Joe Burrow ahead · 0 rank Matthew Stafford ahead | QB5#4–#6edge | QB16#12–#19 |
| Week 3 | QB8#7–#9edge | QB16#15–#16 |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 17.8edge | 15.3 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 18 #44 overalledge | 8 #105 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +2 ranks · +68 val | -1 ranks · -7 val |
| Rostered | 98% | 89% |
| 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 3, Joe Burrow or Matthew Stafford?
- Joe Burrow. This week's consensus has Joe Burrow at QB8 (range #7–#9) and Matthew Stafford at QB16 (range #15–#16). Projections: 17.8 vs 15.3 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Joe Burrow or Matthew Stafford?
- Joe Burrow. Rest-of-season consensus: Joe Burrow QB5 (range #4–#6) vs Matthew Stafford QB16 (range #12–#19). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Joe Burrow ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Joe Burrow for Matthew Stafford?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Joe Burrow is ranked #44 overall and Matthew Stafford #105, 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.