Brock Purdy · Jalen Hurts · 2026 week 3

Brock Purdy or Jalen Hurts?

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

Start Brock PurdyBrock Purdy projects 2.9 PPR points clear of Jalen Hurts in week 3, drawing ARI — the 15th-ranked matchup for QBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 3Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Brock Purdy START vs ARI 21.6 15th 25.3 2,114 healthy
Jalen Hurts @ CHI 18.7 9th 21.5 2,141 healthy

QBs vs ARI recently: Justin Herbert 14.3 pts (W1) · Drew Lock 21.4 pts (W2).

QBs vs CHI recently: Bryce Young 32.4 pts (W1) · Carson Wentz 6.3 pts (W2).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Jalen Hurts carries the higher trade value — 2,141 against 2,114 (a 1% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Jalen Hurts gets the most. Momentum: Brock Purdy +1123 and Jalen Hurts -508 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.