Geno Smith · Marcus Mariota · 2026 week 3

Geno Smith or Marcus Mariota?

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

Start Geno SmithGeno Smith projects 2.7 PPR points clear of Marcus Mariota in week 3, drawing DET — the 1st-ranked matchup for QBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 3Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Geno Smith START @ DET 15.6 1st · soft 12.5 50 healthy
Marcus Mariota vs SEA 12.9 28th · tough 8.7 65 healthy

QBs vs DET recently: Tyler Shough 25.2 pts (W1) · Josh Allen 40.8 pts (W2).

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

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Marcus Mariota carries the higher trade value — 65 against 50 (a 23% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Marcus Mariota gets the most. Momentum: Geno Smith -4 and Marcus Mariota +65 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.