Trevor Lawrence 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: Trevor Lawrence
  • Rest of season: Trevor Lawrence — 3 of 3 experts
  • Trade value: Trevor Lawrence

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Trevor LawrenceTua Tagovailoa
Rest of season
3 of 3 experts rank Trevor Lawrence ahead · 0 rank Tua Tagovailoa ahead
QB6#5–#7edgeQB43#40–#49
Week 9QB9#4–#11edgeQB54#38–#75
Week 9 projection (PPR)19.1edge0.5
Market Index value (redraft PPR)15 #56 overalledge2 #406 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)-13 ranks · -382 val-3 ranks · -2 val
Rostered94%5%
Bye711
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 9, Trevor Lawrence or Tua Tagovailoa?
Trevor Lawrence. This week's consensus has Trevor Lawrence at QB9 (range #4–#11) and Tua Tagovailoa at QB54 (range #38–#75). Projections: 19.1 vs 0.5 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Trevor Lawrence or Tua Tagovailoa?
Trevor Lawrence. Rest-of-season consensus: Trevor Lawrence QB6 (range #5–#7) vs Tua Tagovailoa QB43 (range #40–#49). 3 of 3 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Trevor Lawrence ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Trevor Lawrence for Tua Tagovailoa?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Trevor Lawrence is ranked #56 overall and Tua Tagovailoa #406, 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.