Carson Wentz · Lamar Jackson · 2026 week 9

Carson Wentz or Lamar Jackson?

Wondering who you should start this week — Carson Wentz 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 5.1 PPR points clear of Carson Wentz 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
Carson Wentz	vs BUF	14.7	11th	12.8	55	healthy
Lamar Jackson START	vs TB	19.8	29th · tough	18.4	–	IR

QBs vs BUF recently: Matthew Stafford 27.3 pts (W5) · Kirk Cousins 19.5 pts (W6) · Joe Fagnano 0.9 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 5.1 points higher in PPR.
Carson Wentz faces BUF, 11th most generous to QBs.
Lamar Jackson faces TB, 29th most generous to QBs.
Lamar Jackson is flagged OUT.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Carson Wentz carries the higher trade value — 55 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving Carson Wentz gets the most.

Open in Start/Sit (any scoring) Open in the Trade Analyzer

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.