Jameis Winston · Marcus Mariota · 2026 week 3

Jameis Winston or Marcus Mariota?

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

Start Jameis WinstonJameis Winston projects 1.6 PPR points clear of Marcus Mariota in week 3, drawing TEN — the 25th-ranked matchup for QBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 3Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Jameis Winston START vs TEN 14.8 25th · tough 3.5 38 healthy
Marcus Mariota vs SEA 13.2 28th · tough 8.7 31 healthy

QBs vs TEN recently: Geno Smith 9.3 pts (W1) · Jalen Hurts 18.2 pts (W2).

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

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Jameis Winston carries the higher trade value — 38 against 31 (a 18% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Jameis Winston gets the most. Momentum: Jameis Winston +38 and Marcus Mariota +31 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.