Jalen Hurts · Patrick Mahomes · 2026 week 2

Jalen Hurts or Patrick Mahomes?

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

Start Jalen HurtsJalen Hurts projects 3.1 PPR points clear of Patrick Mahomes in week 2, drawing TEN — the 29th-ranked matchup for QBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 2Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Jalen Hurts START @ TEN 20.8 29th · tough 24.7 2,420 healthy
Patrick Mahomes vs IND 17.7 7th · soft 22.7 1,790 healthy

QBs vs TEN recently: Geno Smith 9.3 pts (W1).

QBs vs IND recently: Lamar Jackson 25 pts (W1).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Jalen Hurts carries the higher trade value — 2,420 against 1,790 (a 26% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Jalen Hurts gets the most. Momentum: Jalen Hurts -236 and Patrick Mahomes +18 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.