Who should I start in Week 9, Sam Darnold or Tua Tagovailoa?

Weekly consensus is not available for both Sam Darnold and Tua Tagovailoa 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 Tua Tagovailoa?

Tua Tagovailoa. Rest-of-season consensus: Sam Darnold QB133 (range #125–#139) vs Tua Tagovailoa QB43 (range #40–#49). 3 of 3 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Sam Darnold ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Sam Darnold for Tua Tagovailoa?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Sam Darnold is ranked #131 overall and Tua Tagovailoa #406, 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.

Sam Darnold or Tua Tagovailoa?

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: Tua Tagovailoa — 3 of 3 experts
Trade value: Sam Darnold

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	Sam Darnold	Tua Tagovailoa
Rest of season 3 of 3 experts rank Sam Darnold ahead · 0 rank Tua Tagovailoa ahead	QB133#125–#139	QB43#40–#49edge
Week 9	—	QB54#38–#75
Week 9 projection (PPR)	—	0.5
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	7 #131 overalledge	2 #406 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-11 ranks · -59 val	-3 ranks · -2 val
Rostered	39%	5%
Bye	11	11
Status	OUT (Quad) · DNP → DNP · 0.07167% to play	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, Sam Darnold or Tua Tagovailoa?: Weekly consensus is not available for both Sam Darnold and Tua Tagovailoa 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 Tua Tagovailoa?: Tua Tagovailoa. Rest-of-season consensus: Sam Darnold QB133 (range #125–#139) vs Tua Tagovailoa QB43 (range #40–#49). 3 of 3 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Sam Darnold ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Sam Darnold for Tua Tagovailoa?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Sam Darnold is ranked #131 overall and Tua Tagovailoa #406, 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.