Jared Goff · Matthew Stafford · 2026 week 9

Jared Goff or Matthew Stafford?

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

Start Jared GoffJared Goff projects 1.5 PPR points clear of Matthew Stafford in week 9, drawing MIA — the 3rd-ranked matchup for QBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 9Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Jared Goff START @ MIA 20.0 3rd · soft 19 1,517 healthy
Matthew Stafford @ WAS 18.5 4th · soft 14.9 785 healthy

QBs vs MIA recently: Joe Burrow 24.6 pts (W5) · Geno Smith 24.5 pts (W7) · Drake Maye 22.5 pts (W8).

QBs vs WAS recently: Jameis Winston 25.7 pts (W5) · Brock Purdy 17.4 pts (W6) · Tanner McKee 8 pts (W8).

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Who wins a straight-up trade?

Jared Goff carries the higher trade value — 1,517 against 785 (a 48% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Jared Goff gets the most. Momentum: Jared Goff +229 and Matthew Stafford -168 over the last 30 days.

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