Lamar Jackson · Tanner McKee · 2026 week 9

Lamar Jackson or Tanner McKee?

Wondering who you should start this week — Lamar Jackson or Tanner McKee? 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 8.6 PPR points clear of Tanner McKee 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
Lamar Jackson START	vs TB	21.6	29th · tough	18.4	–	Out
Tanner McKee	vs PIT	13.0	30th · tough	10.7	34	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 PIT recently: Jalon Daniels 12.2 pts (W6) · Tyler Shough 14.8 pts (W7) · Deshaun Watson 11.2 pts (W8).

🎓 The coach's read

Lamar Jackson projects 8.6 points higher in PPR.
Lamar Jackson faces TB, 29th most generous to QBs.
Lamar Jackson is flagged OUT.
Tanner McKee faces PIT, 30th most generous to QBs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Tanner McKee carries the higher trade value — 34 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving Tanner McKee gets the most.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.