Joe Burrow · Lamar Jackson · 2026 week 2

Joe Burrow or Lamar Jackson?

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

Start Lamar JacksonLamar Jackson projects 2.6 PPR points clear of Joe Burrow in week 2, drawing NO — the 17th-ranked matchup for QBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 2Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Joe Burrow @ HOU 17.8 2nd · soft 15.2 2,361 healthy
Lamar Jackson START vs NO 20.4 17th 25 4,552 healthy

QBs vs HOU recently: Josh Allen 35.7 pts (W1).

QBs vs NO recently: Jared Goff 16.4 pts (W1).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Lamar Jackson carries the higher trade value — 4,552 against 2,361 (a 48% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Lamar Jackson gets the most. Momentum: Joe Burrow -951 and Lamar Jackson -19 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.