Drew Lock · Joe Milton · 2026 week 9

Drew Lock or Joe Milton?

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

Start Drew LockDrew Lock projects 4.7 PPR points clear of Joe Milton in week 9, drawing ARI — the 2nd-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
Drew Lock START	vs ARI	17.2	2nd · soft	17.1	41	Questionable
Joe Milton	vs NYG	12.5	7th · soft	–	39	healthy

QBs vs ARI recently: Matthew Stafford 16.9 pts (W6) · Bo Nix 26.2 pts (W7) · Dak Prescott 19.8 pts (W8).

QBs vs NYG recently: Jayden Daniels 32.3 pts (W5) · Tyler Shough 27 pts (W6) · C.J. Stroud 16.5 pts (W7).

🎓 The coach's read

Drew Lock projects 4.7 points higher in PPR.
Drew Lock faces ARI, 2nd most generous to QBs.
Drew Lock is flagged WATCH.
Joe Milton faces NYG, 7th most generous to QBs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Drew Lock carries the higher trade value — 41 against 39 (a 5% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Drew Lock gets the most. Momentum: Drew Lock +41 and Joe Milton +39 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.