Jayden Daniels · Patrick Mahomes · 2026 week 2

Jayden Daniels or Patrick Mahomes?

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

Start Jayden DanielsJayden Daniels projects 2.5 PPR points clear of Patrick Mahomes in week 2, drawing DAL — the 4th-ranked matchup for QBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 2Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Jayden Daniels START @ DAL 20.2 4th · soft 17.7 1,875 Out
Patrick Mahomes vs IND 17.7 7th · soft 22.7 1,790 healthy

QBs vs DAL recently: Jaxson Dart 26.6 pts (W1).

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

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Jayden Daniels carries the higher trade value — 1,875 against 1,790 (a 5% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Jayden Daniels gets the most. Momentum: Jayden Daniels -1070 and Patrick Mahomes +18 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.