Marcus Mariota 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 — 5 of 5 experts
- Trade value: Matthew Stafford
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Marcus Mariota | Matthew Stafford | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 5 experts rank Marcus Mariota ahead · 5 rank Matthew Stafford ahead | QB39#37–#40 | QB12#10–#13edge |
| Week 9 | QB53#51–#57 | QB11#9–#14edge |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 0.4 | 18.2edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 2 #387 overall | 9 #90 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -51 ranks · -34 val | +5 ranks · +47 val |
| Rostered | 1% | 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, Marcus Mariota or Matthew Stafford?
- Matthew Stafford. This week's consensus has Marcus Mariota at QB53 (range #51–#57) and Matthew Stafford at QB11 (range #9–#14). Projections: 0.4 vs 18.2 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Marcus Mariota or Matthew Stafford?
- Matthew Stafford. Rest-of-season consensus: Marcus Mariota QB39 (range #37–#40) vs Matthew Stafford QB12 (range #10–#13). 5 of 5 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Matthew Stafford ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Marcus Mariota for Matthew Stafford?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Marcus Mariota is ranked #387 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.