Daniel Jones · Lamar Jackson · 2026 week 9

Daniel Jones or Lamar Jackson?

Wondering who you should start this week — Daniel Jones 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 6.7 PPR points clear of Daniel Jones 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
Daniel Jones	vs DAL	14.9	6th · soft	9.6	38	healthy
Lamar Jackson START	vs TB	21.6	29th · tough	18.4	–	Out

QBs vs DAL recently: Jordan Love 21.2 pts (W6) · Tanner McKee 11.5 pts (W7) · Gardner Minshew II 19.5 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 6.7 points higher in PPR.
Daniel Jones faces DAL, 6th most generous to QBs.
Lamar Jackson faces TB, 29th most generous to QBs.
Lamar Jackson is flagged OUT.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Daniel Jones carries the higher trade value — 38 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving Daniel Jones gets the most.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.