Caleb Williams · Justin Herbert · 2026 week 1

Caleb Williams or Justin Herbert?

Start Caleb WilliamsCaleb Williams projects 1.5 PPR points clear of Justin Herbert in week 1, drawing CAR — the 26th-ranked matchup for QBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 1	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Caleb Williams START	@ CAR	20.7	26th · tough	20.5	2,428	healthy
Justin Herbert	vs ARI	19.2	14th	19.2	2,281	healthy

QBs vs CAR recently: Baker Mayfield 13.7 pts (W16) · Sam Darnold 7.1 pts (W17) · Baker Mayfield 14.2 pts (W18).

QBs vs ARI recently: Kirk Cousins 18.6 pts (W16) · Joe Burrow 20.4 pts (W17) · Matthew Stafford 26.7 pts (W18).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Caleb Williams carries the higher trade value — 2,428 against 2,281 (a 6% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Caleb Williams gets the most. Momentum: Caleb Williams -171 and Justin Herbert +123 over the last 30 days.

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Game logs, matchup ranks and form are the 2025 season — 2026 hasn’t kicked off. Projections, schedule and trade values are current 2026 numbers, refreshed nightly.