Jalen Hurts · Patrick Mahomes · 2026 week 1

Jalen Hurts or Patrick Mahomes?

Start Jalen HurtsJalen Hurts projects 2.6 PPR points clear of Patrick Mahomes in week 1, drawing WAS — the 3rd-ranked matchup for QBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 1	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Jalen Hurts START	vs WAS	20.0	3rd · soft	17.1	1,819	healthy
Patrick Mahomes	vs DEN	17.4	25th · tough	17.6	2,313	Questionable

QBs vs WAS recently: Jalen Hurts 19.4 pts (W16) · Dak Prescott 22.7 pts (W17) · Tanner McKee 12.9 pts (W18).

QBs vs DEN recently: Trevor Lawrence 31.2 pts (W16) · Chris Oladokun 7.7 pts (W17) · Trey Lance 9.3 pts (W18).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Patrick Mahomes carries the higher trade value — 2,313 against 1,819 (a 21% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Patrick Mahomes gets the most. Momentum: Jalen Hurts +68 and Patrick Mahomes -179 over the last 30 days.

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Game logs, matchup ranks and form are the 2025 season — 2026 hasn’t kicked off. Projections, schedule and trade values are current 2026 numbers, refreshed nightly.