Patrick Mahomes II 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: Patrick Mahomes II
- Rest of season: Trevor Lawrence — 6 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Trevor Lawrence
The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.
| Patrick Mahomes II | Trevor Lawrence | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 1 of 7 experts rank Patrick Mahomes II ahead · 6 rank Trevor Lawrence ahead | QB10#8–#12 | QB6#5–#7edge |
| Week 9 | QB7#4–#10edge | QB9#4–#11 |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 20.1edge | 19.1 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 11 #80 overall | 15 #56 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -27 ranks · -483 val | -13 ranks · -382 val |
| Rostered | 92% | 94% |
| Bye | 5 | 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 9, Patrick Mahomes II or Trevor Lawrence?
- Patrick Mahomes II. This week's consensus has Patrick Mahomes II at QB7 (range #4–#10) and Trevor Lawrence at QB9 (range #4–#11). Projections: 20.1 vs 19.1 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Patrick Mahomes II or Trevor Lawrence?
- Trevor Lawrence. Rest-of-season consensus: Patrick Mahomes II QB10 (range #8–#12) 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 Patrick Mahomes II for Trevor Lawrence?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Patrick Mahomes II is ranked #80 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.