Justin Herbert or Tanner McKee?
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: Justin Herbert
- Rest of season: Justin Herbert — 5 of 5 experts
- Trade value: Justin Herbert
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Justin Herbert | Tanner McKee | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 5 of 5 experts rank Justin Herbert ahead · 0 rank Tanner McKee ahead | QB26#23–#28edge | QB37#31–#47 |
| Week 9 | QB25#22–#29edge | QB46#32–#81 |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 13.9edge | 3.4 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 5 #170 overalledge | 3 #319 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -54 ranks · -231 val | +226 ranks · +166 val |
| Rostered | 57% | 3% |
| Bye | 7 | 10 |
| Status | No injury designation | NOT STARTING (Chest) · FULL → LIMIT · 0.76112% to play |
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 Tanner McKee?
- Justin Herbert. This week's consensus has Justin Herbert at QB25 (range #22–#29) and Tanner McKee at QB46 (range #32–#81). Projections: 13.9 vs 3.4 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Justin Herbert or Tanner McKee?
- Justin Herbert. Rest-of-season consensus: Justin Herbert QB26 (range #23–#28) vs Tanner McKee QB37 (range #31–#47). 5 of 5 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Justin Herbert ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Justin Herbert for Tanner McKee?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Justin Herbert is ranked #170 overall and Tanner McKee #319, 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.