Justin Herbert or Patrick Mahomes II?
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: Patrick Mahomes II
- Rest of season: Patrick Mahomes II — 4 of 4 experts
- Trade value: Justin Herbert
The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.
| Justin Herbert | Patrick Mahomes II | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 4 experts rank Justin Herbert ahead · 4 rank Patrick Mahomes II ahead | QB12#8–#14 | QB10#7–#11edge |
| Week 3 | QB11#4–#17 | QB7#5–#9edge |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 17.4 | 20.9edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 12 #69 overalledge | 8 #101 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | 0 ranks · 0 val | 0 ranks · 0 val |
| Rostered | 93% | 90% |
| Bye | 7 | 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 3, Justin Herbert or Patrick Mahomes II?
- Patrick Mahomes II. This week's consensus has Justin Herbert at QB11 (range #4–#17) and Patrick Mahomes II at QB7 (range #5–#9). Projections: 17.4 vs 20.9 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Justin Herbert or Patrick Mahomes II?
- Patrick Mahomes II. Rest-of-season consensus: Justin Herbert QB12 (range #8–#14) vs Patrick Mahomes II QB10 (range #7–#11). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Patrick Mahomes II ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Justin Herbert for Patrick Mahomes II?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Justin Herbert is ranked #69 overall and Patrick Mahomes II #101, so Justin Herbert 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.