Marcus Mariota · Tyson Bagent · 2026 week 5

Marcus Mariota or Tyson Bagent?

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

Start Tyson BagentTyson Bagent projects ahead of Marcus Mariota in week 5, drawing GB — the 21st-ranked matchup for QBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 5	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Marcus Mariota	–	–	–	11.5	–	Out
Tyson Bagent START	@ GB	14.0	21st	6	–	healthy

QBs vs GB recently: Geno Smith 15.6 pts (W2) · Michael Penix 15 pts (W3) · Jalon Daniels 13.4 pts (W4).

🎓 The coach's read

At least one of these players has no projection on file — no comparison made.
Tyson Bagent faces GB, 21st most generous to QBs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Their trade values are effectively even — a one-for-one is a fair swap on the numbers.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.