Carson Wentz · Malik Willis · 2026 week 9

Carson Wentz or Malik Willis?

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

Start Malik WillisMalik Willis projects 3.1 PPR points clear of Carson Wentz in week 9, drawing DET — the 1st-ranked matchup for QBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 9Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Carson Wentz vs BUF 14.7 11th 12.8 55 healthy
Malik Willis START vs DET 17.8 1st · soft 20.8 167 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 DET recently: Jacoby Brissett 25.3 pts (W5) · Jordan Love 18 pts (W7) · Kyler Murray 20.9 pts (W8).

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Who wins a straight-up trade?

Malik Willis carries the higher trade value — 167 against 55 (a 67% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Malik Willis gets the most. Momentum: Carson Wentz +50 and Malik Willis +84 over the last 30 days.

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