Dak Prescott · Patrick Mahomes · 2026 week 1

Dak Prescott or Patrick Mahomes?

Start Dak PrescottDak Prescott projects 2.5 PPR points clear of Patrick Mahomes in week 1, drawing NYG — the 11th-ranked matchup for QBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 1Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Dak Prescott START @ NYG 19.9 11th 14.2 1,327 healthy
Patrick Mahomes vs DEN 17.4 25th · tough 17.6 2,192 Questionable

QBs vs NYG recently: J.J. McCarthy 9.3 pts (W16) · Geno Smith 9.1 pts (W17) · Joe Milton 6.2 pts (W18).

QBs vs DEN recently: Trevor Lawrence 31.2 pts (W16) · Chris Oladokun 7.7 pts (W17) · Trey Lance 9.3 pts (W18).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Patrick Mahomes carries the higher trade value — 2,192 against 1,327 (a 39% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Patrick Mahomes gets the most. Momentum: Dak Prescott -117 and Patrick Mahomes -386 over the last 30 days.

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Game logs, matchup ranks and form are the 2025 season — 2026 hasn’t kicked off. Projections, schedule and trade values are current 2026 numbers, refreshed nightly.