Cam Ward · Lamar Jackson · 2026 week 9

Cam Ward or Lamar Jackson?

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

Start Lamar JacksonLamar Jackson projects 8.5 PPR points clear of Cam Ward 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
Cam Ward	vs JAX	13.1	24th	13.6	34	healthy
Lamar Jackson START	vs TB	21.6	29th · tough	18.4	–	Out

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

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

🎓 The coach's read

Lamar Jackson projects 8.5 points higher in PPR.
Cam Ward faces JAX, 24th most generous to QBs.
Lamar Jackson faces TB, 29th most generous to QBs.
Lamar Jackson is flagged OUT.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Cam Ward carries the higher trade value — 34 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving Cam Ward gets the most.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.