Mac Jones or Patrick Mahomes II?

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: Patrick Mahomes II
  • Rest of season: Patrick Mahomes II — 1 of 1 experts
  • Trade value: Patrick Mahomes II

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Mac JonesPatrick Mahomes II
Rest of season
0 of 1 experts rank Mac Jones ahead · 1 rank Patrick Mahomes II ahead
QB45#39–#51QB10#8–#12edge
Week 9QB41#33–#54QB7#4–#10edge
Week 9 projection (PPR)0.520.1edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)2 #390 overall11 #80 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)+10 ranks · +6 val-27 ranks · -483 val
Rostered1%92%
Bye85
StatusNo injury designationNo 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, Mac Jones or Patrick Mahomes II?
Patrick Mahomes II. This week's consensus has Mac Jones at QB41 (range #33–#54) and Patrick Mahomes II at QB7 (range #4–#10). Projections: 0.5 vs 20.1 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Mac Jones or Patrick Mahomes II?
Patrick Mahomes II. Rest-of-season consensus: Mac Jones QB45 (range #39–#51) vs Patrick Mahomes II QB10 (range #8–#12). 1 of 1 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Patrick Mahomes II ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Mac Jones for Patrick Mahomes II?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Mac Jones is ranked #390 overall and Patrick Mahomes II #80, so Patrick Mahomes II 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.