Caleb Williams · Jalen Hurts · 2026 week 9

Caleb Williams or Jalen Hurts?

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

Start Caleb WilliamsCaleb Williams projects ahead of Jalen Hurts in week 9, drawing TB — the 29th-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
Caleb Williams START	vs TB	18.5	29th · tough	17.5	2,294	healthy
Jalen Hurts	–	–	–	13.4	–	IR

QBs vs TB recently: Aaron Rodgers 17 pts (W6) · Bryce Young 7.4 pts (W7) · Michael Penix Jr. 2.1 pts (W8).

🎓 The coach's read

At least one of these players has no projection on file — no comparison made.
Caleb Williams faces TB, 29th most generous to QBs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Caleb Williams carries the higher trade value — 2,294 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving Caleb Williams gets the most.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.