Dak Prescott · Patrick Mahomes · 2026 week 3

Dak Prescott or Patrick Mahomes?

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

Start Patrick MahomesPatrick Mahomes projects 3.6 PPR points clear of Dak Prescott in week 3, drawing MIA — the 7th-ranked matchup for QBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 3Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Dak Prescott vs BAL 17.4 18th 22.6 1,872 healthy
Patrick Mahomes START @ MIA 21.0 7th · soft 25.9 2,066 healthy

QBs vs BAL recently: Daniel Jones 10 pts (W1) · Tyler Shough 22.4 pts (W2).

QBs vs MIA recently: Kirk Cousins 15.8 pts (W1) · Brock Purdy 28.5 pts (W2).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Patrick Mahomes carries the higher trade value — 2,066 against 1,872 (a 9% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Patrick Mahomes gets the most. Momentum: Dak Prescott -90 and Patrick Mahomes +316 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.