Gardner Minshew II · Lamar Jackson · 2026 week 9

Gardner Minshew II or Lamar Jackson?

Wondering who you should start this week — Gardner Minshew II 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 11 PPR points clear of Gardner Minshew II 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
Gardner Minshew II	@ SEA	10.6	31st · tough	19.5	–	healthy
Lamar Jackson START	vs TB	21.6	29th · tough	18.4	–	Out

QBs vs SEA recently: Bo Nix 4.5 pts (W6) · Patrick Mahomes 7 pts (W7) · Caleb Williams 14 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 11 points higher in PPR.
Gardner Minshew II faces SEA, 31st most generous to QBs.
Lamar Jackson faces TB, 29th most generous to QBs.
Lamar Jackson is flagged OUT.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Their trade values are effectively even — a one-for-one is a fair swap on the numbers.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.