Matthew Stafford or Trevor Lawrence?

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: Trevor Lawrence
  • Rest of season: Trevor Lawrence — 6 of 7 experts
  • Trade value: Trevor Lawrence

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Matthew StaffordTrevor Lawrence
Rest of season
1 of 7 experts rank Matthew Stafford ahead · 6 rank Trevor Lawrence ahead
QB12#10–#13QB6#5–#7edge
Week 9QB11#9–#14QB9#4–#11edge
Week 9 projection (PPR)18.219.1edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)9 #90 overall15 #56 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)+5 ranks · +47 val-13 ranks · -382 val
Rostered92%94%
Bye117
StatusNo injury designationNo 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, Matthew Stafford or Trevor Lawrence?
Trevor Lawrence. This week's consensus has Matthew Stafford at QB11 (range #9–#14) and Trevor Lawrence at QB9 (range #4–#11). Projections: 18.2 vs 19.1 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Matthew Stafford or Trevor Lawrence?
Trevor Lawrence. Rest-of-season consensus: Matthew Stafford QB12 (range #10–#13) vs Trevor Lawrence QB6 (range #5–#7). 6 of 7 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 #90 overall and Trevor Lawrence #56, 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.