Justin Fields or Mac Jones?
Who to start in Week 1, 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 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Justin Fields
- Rest of season: Mac Jones — 23 of 35 experts
- Trade value: close to even
The horizons disagree, which is exactly when your roster context decides it.
| Justin Fields | Mac Jones | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 12 of 35 experts rank Justin Fields ahead · 23 rank Mac Jones ahead | QB40#34–#49 | QB39#35–#52edge |
| Week 1 | QB39#36–#44edge | QB41#34–#47 |
| Week 1 projection (PPR) | 0.9 | 0.8 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 2 #432 overall | 2 #424 overall |
| Rostered | 2% | 2% |
| Bye | 5 | 8 |
| 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 1, Justin Fields or Mac Jones?
- Justin Fields. This week's consensus has Justin Fields at QB39 (range #36–#44) and Mac Jones at QB41 (range #34–#47). Projections: 0.9 vs 0.8 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Justin Fields or Mac Jones?
- Mac Jones. Rest-of-season consensus: Justin Fields QB40 (range #34–#49) vs Mac Jones QB39 (range #35–#52). 23 of 35 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Mac Jones ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Justin Fields for Mac Jones?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Justin Fields is ranked #432 overall and Mac Jones #424, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.