Dak Prescott · Jalen Hurts · 2026 week 9

Dak Prescott or Jalen Hurts?

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

Start Dak PrescottDak Prescott projects ahead of Jalen Hurts in week 9, drawing IND — the 15th-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
Dak Prescott START	@ IND	19.8	15th	18.7	1,555	healthy
Jalen Hurts	–	–	–	13.4	–	IR

QBs vs IND recently: Cam Ward 7.8 pts (W6) · Kyler Murray 13.9 pts (W7) · Trevor Lawrence 19.4 pts (W8).

🎓 The coach's read

At least one of these players has no projection on file — no comparison made.
Dak Prescott faces IND, 15th most generous to QBs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Dak Prescott carries the higher trade value — 1,555 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving Dak Prescott gets the most.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.