Justin Herbert or Matthew Stafford?
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: Matthew Stafford
- Rest of season: Matthew Stafford — 7 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Matthew Stafford
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Justin Herbert | Matthew Stafford | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 7 experts rank Justin Herbert ahead · 7 rank Matthew Stafford ahead | QB26#23–#28 | QB12#10–#13edge |
| Week 9 | QB25#22–#29 | QB11#9–#14edge |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 13.9 | 18.2edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 5 #170 overall | 9 #90 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -54 ranks · -231 val | +5 ranks · +47 val |
| Rostered | 57% | 92% |
| 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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Frequently Asked Questions
- Who should I start in Week 9, Justin Herbert or Matthew Stafford?
- Matthew Stafford. This week's consensus has Justin Herbert at QB25 (range #22–#29) and Matthew Stafford at QB11 (range #9–#14). Projections: 13.9 vs 18.2 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Justin Herbert or Matthew Stafford?
- Matthew Stafford. Rest-of-season consensus: Justin Herbert QB26 (range #23–#28) vs Matthew Stafford QB12 (range #10–#13). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Matthew Stafford ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Justin Herbert for Matthew Stafford?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Justin Herbert is ranked #170 overall and Matthew Stafford #90, so Matthew Stafford 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.