Lamar Jackson · Patrick Mahomes · 2026 week 9

Lamar Jackson or Patrick Mahomes?

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

Start Patrick MahomesPatrick Mahomes projects 1.5 PPR points clear of Lamar Jackson in week 9, drawing NYJ — the 16th-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
Lamar Jackson	vs TB	19.8	29th · tough	18.4	–	IR
Patrick Mahomes START	vs NYJ	21.3	16th	14.6	1,895	healthy

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

QBs vs NYJ recently: Drake Maye 23.8 pts (W6) · Malik Willis 26 pts (W7) · Kirk Cousins 28.2 pts (W8).

🎓 The coach's read

Patrick Mahomes projects 1.5 points higher in PPR.
Lamar Jackson faces TB, 29th most generous to QBs.
Lamar Jackson is flagged OUT.
Patrick Mahomes faces NYJ, 16th most generous to QBs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Patrick Mahomes carries the higher trade value — 1,895 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving Patrick Mahomes gets the most.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.