Drew Lock · Marcus Mariota · 2026 week 3

Drew Lock or Marcus Mariota?

Wondering who you should start this week — Drew Lock or Marcus Mariota? 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 3.5 PPR points clear of Marcus Mariota in week 3, drawing WAS — the 2nd-ranked matchup for QBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 3	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Drew Lock START	@ WAS	16.7	2nd · soft	17.1	59	healthy
Marcus Mariota	vs SEA	13.2	28th · tough	8.7	31	healthy

QBs vs WAS recently: Jalen Hurts 24.7 pts (W1) · Dak Prescott 29.8 pts (W2).

QBs vs SEA recently: Drake Maye 12.8 pts (W1) · Jacoby Brissett 7.5 pts (W2).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Drew Lock carries the higher trade value — 59 against 31 (a 47% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Drew Lock gets the most. Momentum: Drew Lock +59 and Marcus Mariota +31 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.