Brock Purdy · Lamar Jackson · 2026 week 3

Brock Purdy or Lamar Jackson?

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

Start Lamar JacksonLamar Jackson projects 2.9 PPR points clear of Brock Purdy in week 3, drawing DAL — the 5th-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 vs ARI 21.6 15th 25.3 2,114 healthy
Lamar Jackson START @ DAL 24.5 5th · soft 20.4 3,647 healthy

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

QBs vs DAL recently: Jaxson Dart 26.6 pts (W1) · Jayden Daniels 14.7 pts (W2).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Lamar Jackson carries the higher trade value — 3,647 against 2,114 (a 42% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Lamar Jackson gets the most. Momentum: Brock Purdy +1123 and Lamar Jackson -689 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.