Mac Jones or Tua Tagovailoa?
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: Mac Jones
- Rest of season: Tua Tagovailoa
- Trade value: close to even
The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.
| Mac Jones | Tua Tagovailoa | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season | QB45#39–#51 | QB43#40–#49edge |
| Week 9 | QB41#33–#54edge | QB54#38–#75 |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 2 #390 overall | 2 #406 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +10 ranks · +6 val | -3 ranks · -2 val |
| Rostered | 1% | 5% |
| Bye | 8 | 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, Mac Jones or Tua Tagovailoa?
- Mac Jones. This week's consensus has Mac Jones at QB41 (range #33–#54) and Tua Tagovailoa at QB54 (range #38–#75). Projections: 0.5 vs 0.5 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Mac Jones or Tua Tagovailoa?
- Tua Tagovailoa. Rest-of-season consensus: Mac Jones QB45 (range #39–#51) vs Tua Tagovailoa QB43 (range #40–#49).
- Should I trade Mac Jones for Tua Tagovailoa?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Mac Jones is ranked #390 overall and Tua Tagovailoa #406, 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.