Quinn Ewers or Trey Lance?

Who to start in Week 1, 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 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT

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The lean

  • This week: Trey Lance
  • Rest of season: Quinn Ewers
  • Trade value: close to even

The horizons disagree, which is exactly when your roster context decides it.

Quinn EwersTrey Lance
Rest of seasonQB52#43–#71edgeQB54#43–#84
Week 1QB56#48–#64QB46#37–#55edge
Week 1 projection (PPR)1.30.8
Market Index value (redraft PPR)2 #446 overall2 #493 overall
Rostered1%1%
Bye77
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 1, Quinn Ewers or Trey Lance?
Trey Lance. This week's consensus has Quinn Ewers at QB56 (range #48–#64) and Trey Lance at QB46 (range #37–#55). Projections: 1.3 vs 0.8 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Quinn Ewers or Trey Lance?
Quinn Ewers. Rest-of-season consensus: Quinn Ewers QB52 (range #43–#71) vs Trey Lance QB54 (range #43–#84).
Should I trade Quinn Ewers for Trey Lance?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Quinn Ewers is ranked #446 overall and Trey Lance #493, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.