Carson Wentz · Drew Lock · 2026 week 9

Carson Wentz or Drew Lock?

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

Start Drew LockDrew Lock projects 2.5 PPR points clear of Carson Wentz in week 9, drawing ARI — the 2nd-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
Carson Wentz	vs BUF	14.7	11th	12.8	55	healthy
Drew Lock START	vs ARI	17.2	2nd · soft	17.1	72	Questionable

QBs vs BUF recently: Matthew Stafford 27.3 pts (W5) · Kirk Cousins 19.5 pts (W6) · Joe Fagnano 0.9 pts (W8).

QBs vs ARI recently: Matthew Stafford 16.9 pts (W6) · Bo Nix 26.2 pts (W7) · Dak Prescott 19.8 pts (W8).

🎓 The coach's read

Drew Lock projects 2.5 points higher in PPR.
Carson Wentz faces BUF, 11th most generous to QBs.
Drew Lock faces ARI, 2nd most generous to QBs.
Drew Lock is flagged WATCH.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Drew Lock carries the higher trade value — 72 against 55 (a 24% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Drew Lock gets the most. Momentum: Carson Wentz +50 and Drew Lock +66 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.