Matthew Stafford or Patrick Mahomes II?
Who to start in Week 6, 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 6 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 19 at 12:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Matthew Stafford
- Rest of season: Patrick Mahomes II — 3 of 3 experts
- Trade value: Patrick Mahomes II
The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.
| Matthew Stafford | Patrick Mahomes II | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 3 experts rank Matthew Stafford ahead · 3 rank Patrick Mahomes II ahead | QB11#10–#11 | QB6#5–#6edge |
| Week 6 | QB3#2–#6edge | QB9#5–#14 |
| Week 6 projection (PPR) | 20.9edge | 18.5 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 10 #82 overall | 14 #58 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +23 ranks · +216 val | +43 ranks · +572 val |
| Rostered | 95% | 94% |
| Bye | 11 | 5 |
| 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 6, Matthew Stafford or Patrick Mahomes II?
- Matthew Stafford. This week's consensus has Matthew Stafford at QB3 (range #2–#6) and Patrick Mahomes II at QB9 (range #5–#14). Projections: 20.9 vs 18.5 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Matthew Stafford or Patrick Mahomes II?
- Patrick Mahomes II. Rest-of-season consensus: Matthew Stafford QB11 (range #10–#11) vs Patrick Mahomes II QB6 (range #5–#6). 3 of 3 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Patrick Mahomes II ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Matthew Stafford for Patrick Mahomes II?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Matthew Stafford is ranked #82 overall and Patrick Mahomes II #58, 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.