Carson Wentz · Jacoby Brissett · 2026 week 9

Carson Wentz or Jacoby Brissett?

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

Start Carson WentzCarson Wentz projects 3 PPR points clear of Jacoby Brissett in week 9, drawing BUF — the 11th-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 START	vs BUF	14.7	11th	12.8	55	healthy
Jacoby Brissett	vs LAC	11.7	26th · tough	9.6	111	healthy

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

QBs vs LAC recently: Bo Nix 7.9 pts (W5) · Patrick Mahomes 11.5 pts (W6) · Matthew Stafford 9.3 pts (W8).

🎓 The coach's read

Carson Wentz projects 3 points higher in PPR.
Carson Wentz faces BUF, 11th most generous to QBs.
Jacoby Brissett faces LAC, 26th most generous to QBs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Jacoby Brissett carries the higher trade value — 111 against 55 (a 50% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Jacoby Brissett gets the most. Momentum: Carson Wentz +50 and Jacoby Brissett -109 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.