Jayden Daniels · Patrick Mahomes · 2026 week 1

Jayden Daniels or Patrick Mahomes?

Start Jayden DanielsJayden Daniels projects 2.9 PPR points clear of Patrick Mahomes in week 1, drawing PHI — the 23rd-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
Jayden Daniels START	@ PHI	20.3	23rd · tough	12.5	2,622	healthy
Patrick Mahomes	vs DEN	17.4	25th · tough	17.6	2,313	Questionable

QBs vs PHI recently: Marcus Mariota 3.7 pts (W16) · Josh Allen 23.2 pts (W17) · Josh Johnson 16.7 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?

Jayden Daniels carries the higher trade value — 2,622 against 2,313 (a 12% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Jayden Daniels gets the most. Momentum: Jayden Daniels -227 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.