Who should I start in Week 3, Matthew Stafford or Trevor Lawrence?

Trevor Lawrence. This week's consensus has Matthew Stafford at QB16 (range #15–#16) and Trevor Lawrence at QB8 (range #6–#10). Projections: 15.3 vs 18.9 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Matthew Stafford or Trevor Lawrence?

Trevor Lawrence. Rest-of-season consensus: Matthew Stafford QB16 (range #12–#19) vs Trevor Lawrence QB5 (range #4–#7). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Trevor Lawrence ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Matthew Stafford for Trevor Lawrence?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Matthew Stafford is ranked #105 overall and Trevor Lawrence #70, so Trevor Lawrence 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.

Matthew Stafford or Trevor Lawrence?

Who to start in Week 3, 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 3 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 22 at 6:11 AM EDT

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The lean

This week: Trevor Lawrence
Rest of season: Trevor Lawrence — 4 of 4 experts
Trade value: Trevor Lawrence

All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.

	Matthew Stafford	Trevor Lawrence
Rest of season 0 of 4 experts rank Matthew Stafford ahead · 4 rank Trevor Lawrence ahead	QB16#12–#19	QB5#4–#7edge
Week 3	QB16#15–#16	QB8#6–#10edge
Week 3 projection (PPR)	15.3	18.9edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	8 #105 overall	12 #70 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-1 ranks · -7 val	+5 ranks · +74 val
Rostered	89%	91%
Bye	11	7
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 3, Matthew Stafford or Trevor Lawrence?: Trevor Lawrence. This week's consensus has Matthew Stafford at QB16 (range #15–#16) and Trevor Lawrence at QB8 (range #6–#10). Projections: 15.3 vs 18.9 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Matthew Stafford or Trevor Lawrence?: Trevor Lawrence. Rest-of-season consensus: Matthew Stafford QB16 (range #12–#19) vs Trevor Lawrence QB5 (range #4–#7). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Trevor Lawrence ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Matthew Stafford for Trevor Lawrence?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Matthew Stafford is ranked #105 overall and Trevor Lawrence #70, so Trevor Lawrence 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.