Caleb Williams · Joe Burrow · 2026 week 9

Caleb Williams or Joe Burrow?

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

Start Joe BurrowJoe Burrow projects 2.9 PPR points clear of Caleb Williams in week 9, drawing ATL — the 21st-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	vs TB	18.5	29th · tough	17.5	2,294	healthy
Joe Burrow START	@ ATL	21.4	21st	32	3,352	healthy

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

QBs vs ATL recently: Caleb Williams 16.5 pts (W6) · Brock Purdy 14 pts (W7) · Baker Mayfield 1.4 pts (W8).

🎓 The coach's read

Joe Burrow projects 2.9 points higher in PPR.
Caleb Williams faces TB, 29th most generous to QBs.
Joe Burrow faces ATL, 21st most generous to QBs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Joe Burrow carries the higher trade value — 3,352 against 2,294 (a 32% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Joe Burrow gets the most. Momentum: Caleb Williams +407 and Joe Burrow +848 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.