Justin Herbert · Sam Darnold · 2026 week 4

Justin Herbert or Sam Darnold?

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

Start Sam DarnoldSam Darnold projects 2.6 PPR points clear of Justin Herbert in week 4, drawing LAC — the 11th-ranked matchup for QBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 4Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Justin Herbert @ SEA 14.2 27th · tough 12.6 909 healthy
Sam Darnold START vs LAC 16.8 11th 15.1 908 healthy

QBs vs SEA recently: Drake Maye 12.8 pts (W1) · Jacoby Brissett 7.5 pts (W2) · Marcus Mariota 20.4 pts (W3).

QBs vs LAC recently: Jacoby Brissett 16.5 pts (W1) · Kirk Cousins 21.2 pts (W2) · Josh Allen 18.5 pts (W3).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Justin Herbert carries the higher trade value — 909 against 908 (a 0% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Justin Herbert gets the most. Momentum: Justin Herbert -1197 and Sam Darnold +570 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.