Joe Burrow or Patrick Mahomes II?
Who to start in Week 7, 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 7 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 22 at 6:11 PM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Joe Burrow
- Rest of season: Joe Burrow — 6 of 8 experts
- Trade value: Joe Burrow
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Joe Burrow | Patrick Mahomes II | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 6 of 8 experts rank Joe Burrow ahead · 2 rank Patrick Mahomes II ahead | QB7#4–#9edge | QB9#7–#11 |
| Week 7 | QB6#3–#8edge | QB14#11–#24 |
| Week 7 projection (PPR) | 19.8edge | 16.1 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 14 #59 overalledge | 11 #73 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -15 ranks · -413 val | +28 ranks · +303 val |
| Rostered | 99% | 92% |
| Bye | 6 | 5 |
| 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 7, Joe Burrow or Patrick Mahomes II?
- Joe Burrow. This week's consensus has Joe Burrow at QB6 (range #3–#8) and Patrick Mahomes II at QB14 (range #11–#24). Projections: 19.8 vs 16.1 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Joe Burrow or Patrick Mahomes II?
- Joe Burrow. Rest-of-season consensus: Joe Burrow QB7 (range #4–#9) vs Patrick Mahomes II QB9 (range #7–#11). 6 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Joe Burrow ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Joe Burrow for Patrick Mahomes II?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Joe Burrow is ranked #59 overall and Patrick Mahomes II #73, 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.