Patrick Mahomes II 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: Patrick Mahomes II
- Rest of season: Trevor Lawrence — 4 of 4 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 0 of 4 experts rank Patrick Mahomes II ahead · 4 rank Trevor Lawrence ahead | QB10#7–#11 | QB5#4–#7edge |
| Week 3 | QB7#5–#9edge | QB8#6–#10 |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 20.9edge | 18.9 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 8 #101 overall | 12 #70 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | 0 ranks · 0 val | +5 ranks · +74 val |
| Rostered | 90% | 91% |
| 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 3, Patrick Mahomes II or Trevor Lawrence?
- Patrick Mahomes II. This week's consensus has Patrick Mahomes II at QB7 (range #5–#9) and Trevor Lawrence at QB8 (range #6–#10). Projections: 20.9 vs 18.9 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 #7–#11) 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 Patrick Mahomes II for Trevor Lawrence?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Patrick Mahomes II is ranked #101 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.