Caleb Williams · Justin Herbert · 2026 week 9

Caleb Williams or Justin Herbert?

Wondering who you should start this week — Caleb Williams or Justin Herbert? 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 4.9 PPR points clear of Justin Herbert 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	2,035	healthy
Justin Herbert	vs HOU	13.6	12th	10.3	197	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 HOU recently: Cam Ward 6 pts (W5) · Trevor Lawrence 28.3 pts (W6) · J.J. McCarthy 10.2 pts (W7).

🎓 The coach's read

Caleb Williams projects 4.9 points higher in PPR.
Caleb Williams faces TB, 29th most generous to QBs.
Justin Herbert faces HOU, 12th most generous to QBs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Caleb Williams carries the higher trade value — 2,035 against 197 (a 90% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Caleb Williams gets the most. Momentum: Caleb Williams +328 and Justin Herbert -346 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.