Sam Darnold or Spencer Rattler?

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: Weekly comparison unavailable
  • Rest of season: Spencer Rattler — 1 of 1 experts
  • Trade value: Sam Darnold

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Sam DarnoldSpencer Rattler
Rest of season
1 of 1 experts rank Sam Darnold ahead · 0 rank Spencer Rattler ahead
QB133#125–#139QB48#43–#52edge
Week 9—QB43#41–#47
Week 9 projection (PPR)—0.4
Market Index value (redraft PPR)7 #131 overalledge2 #416 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)-11 ranks · -59 val+165 ranks · +130 val
Rostered39%1%
Bye118
StatusOUT (Quad) · DNP → DNP · 0.07167% to playNo 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, Sam Darnold or Spencer Rattler?
Weekly consensus is not available for both Sam Darnold and Spencer Rattler on the same board. That is not a tie or a recommendation to sit either player. Check their player pages for current status and revisit when both are ranked.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Sam Darnold or Spencer Rattler?
Spencer Rattler. Rest-of-season consensus: Sam Darnold QB133 (range #125–#139) vs Spencer Rattler QB48 (range #43–#52). 1 of 1 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Sam Darnold ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Sam Darnold for Spencer Rattler?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Sam Darnold is ranked #131 overall and Spencer Rattler #416, so Sam Darnold 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.