Joe Milton · Lamar Jackson · 2026 week 9

Joe Milton or Lamar Jackson?

Wondering who you should start this week — Joe Milton 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 9.1 PPR points clear of Joe Milton in week 9, drawing TB — the 29th-ranked matchup for QBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 9	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Joe Milton	vs NYG	12.5	7th · soft	–	39	healthy
Lamar Jackson START	vs TB	21.6	29th · tough	18.4	–	Out

QBs vs NYG recently: Jayden Daniels 32.3 pts (W5) · Tyler Shough 27 pts (W6) · C.J. Stroud 16.5 pts (W7).

QBs vs TB recently: Aaron Rodgers 17 pts (W6) · Bryce Young 7.4 pts (W7) · Michael Penix Jr. 2.1 pts (W8).

🎓 The coach's read

Lamar Jackson projects 9.1 points higher in PPR.
Joe Milton faces NYG, 7th most generous to QBs.
Lamar Jackson faces TB, 29th most generous to QBs.
Lamar Jackson is flagged OUT.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Joe Milton carries the higher trade value — 39 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving Joe Milton gets the most.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.