Cam Ward · Jared Goff · 2026 week 9

Cam Ward or Jared Goff?

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

Start Jared GoffJared Goff projects 6.2 PPR points clear of Cam Ward in week 9, drawing MIA — the 3rd-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
Cam Ward	vs JAX	13.5	24th	13.6	65	healthy
Jared Goff START	@ MIA	19.7	3rd · soft	19	1,292	healthy

QBs vs JAX recently: Jalen Hurts 13 pts (W5) · C.J. Stroud 24 pts (W6) · Daniel Jones 8.5 pts (W8).

QBs vs MIA recently: Joe Burrow 24.6 pts (W5) · Geno Smith 24.5 pts (W7) · Drake Maye 22.5 pts (W8).

🎓 The coach's read

Jared Goff projects 6.2 points higher in PPR.
Cam Ward faces JAX, 24th most generous to QBs.
Jared Goff faces MIA, 3rd most generous to QBs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Jared Goff carries the higher trade value — 1,292 against 65 (a 95% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Jared Goff gets the most. Momentum: Cam Ward +1 and Jared Goff -145 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.