Bo Nix · Jalen Hurts · 2026 week 9

Bo Nix or Jalen Hurts?

Wondering who you should start this week — Bo Nix or Jalen Hurts? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start Bo NixBo Nix projects ahead of Jalen Hurts in week 9, drawing CAR — the 18th-ranked matchup for QBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 9	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Bo Nix START	@ CAR	15.5	18th	16.7	608	healthy
Jalen Hurts	–	–	–	13.4	–	IR

QBs vs CAR recently: Tanner McKee 12.6 pts (W6) · Baker Mayfield 6.7 pts (W7) · Jordan Love 22.5 pts (W8).

🎓 The coach's read

At least one of these players has no projection on file — no comparison made.
Bo Nix faces CAR, 18th most generous to QBs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Bo Nix carries the higher trade value — 608 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving Bo Nix gets the most.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.