Caleb Williams · Jayden Daniels · 2026 week 2

Caleb Williams or Jayden Daniels?

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

Start Jayden DanielsJayden Daniels projects 1.6 PPR points clear of Caleb Williams in week 2, drawing DAL — the 4th-ranked matchup for QBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 2Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Caleb Williams vs MIN 18.6 11th 37.3 2,712 Out
Jayden Daniels START @ DAL 20.2 4th · soft 17.7 1,875 Out

QBs vs MIN recently: Jordan Love 20.5 pts (W1).

QBs vs DAL recently: Jaxson Dart 26.6 pts (W1).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Caleb Williams carries the higher trade value — 2,712 against 1,875 (a 31% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Caleb Williams gets the most. Momentum: Caleb Williams -41 and Jayden Daniels -1070 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.