Drew Lock · Tanner McKee · 2026 week 9

Drew Lock or Tanner McKee?

Wondering who you should start this week — Drew Lock or Tanner McKee? 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 4.2 PPR points clear of Tanner McKee 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
Tanner McKee	vs PIT	13.0	30th · tough	10.7	34	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 PIT recently: Jalon Daniels 12.2 pts (W6) · Tyler Shough 14.8 pts (W7) · Deshaun Watson 11.2 pts (W8).

🎓 The coach's read

Drew Lock projects 4.2 points higher in PPR.
Drew Lock faces ARI, 2nd most generous to QBs.
Drew Lock is flagged WATCH.
Tanner McKee faces PIT, 30th most generous to QBs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Drew Lock carries the higher trade value — 41 against 34 (a 17% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Drew Lock gets the most. Momentum: Drew Lock +41 and Tanner McKee +34 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.