Cam Ward · Matthew Stafford · 2026 week 9

Cam Ward or Matthew Stafford?

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

Start Matthew StaffordMatthew Stafford projects 5.1 PPR points clear of Cam Ward in week 9, drawing WAS — the 4th-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
Matthew Stafford START	@ WAS	18.6	4th · soft	14.9	659	healthy

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

QBs vs WAS recently: Jameis Winston 25.7 pts (W5) · Brock Purdy 17.4 pts (W6) · Tanner McKee 8 pts (W8).

🎓 The coach's read

Matthew Stafford projects 5.1 points higher in PPR.
Cam Ward faces JAX, 24th most generous to QBs.
Matthew Stafford faces WAS, 4th most generous to QBs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Matthew Stafford carries the higher trade value — 659 against 65 (a 90% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Matthew Stafford gets the most. Momentum: Cam Ward -22 and Matthew Stafford -380 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.