Who should I start in Week 4, Marcus Mariota or Sam Darnold?

Marcus Mariota. This week's consensus has Marcus Mariota at QB17 (range #14–#20) and Sam Darnold at QB19 (range #14–#22). Projections: 16.7 vs 17.0 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Marcus Mariota or Sam Darnold?

Sam Darnold. Rest-of-season consensus: Marcus Mariota QB31 (range #27–#33) vs Sam Darnold QB21 (range #18–#25). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Sam Darnold ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Marcus Mariota for Sam Darnold?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Marcus Mariota is ranked #256 overall and Sam Darnold #128, so Sam Darnold 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.

Marcus Mariota or Sam Darnold?

Who to start in Week 4, 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 4 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 5 at 6:11 AM EDT

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The lean

This week: Marcus Mariota
Rest of season: Sam Darnold — 7 of 7 experts
Trade value: Sam Darnold

The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.

	Marcus Mariota	Sam Darnold
Rest of season 0 of 7 experts rank Marcus Mariota ahead · 7 rank Sam Darnold ahead	QB31#27–#33	QB21#18–#25edge
Week 4	QB17#14–#20edge	QB19#14–#22
Week 4 projection (PPR)	16.7	17.0
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	3 #256 overall	7 #128 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+210 ranks · +154 val	+7 ranks · +34 val
Rostered	15%	51%
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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Who should I start in Week 4, Marcus Mariota or Sam Darnold?: Marcus Mariota. This week's consensus has Marcus Mariota at QB17 (range #14–#20) and Sam Darnold at QB19 (range #14–#22). Projections: 16.7 vs 17.0 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Marcus Mariota or Sam Darnold?: Sam Darnold. Rest-of-season consensus: Marcus Mariota QB31 (range #27–#33) vs Sam Darnold QB21 (range #18–#25). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Sam Darnold ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Marcus Mariota for Sam Darnold?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Marcus Mariota is ranked #256 overall and Sam Darnold #128, so Sam Darnold 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.