Matthew Stafford · Sam Darnold · 2026 week 2

Matthew Stafford or Sam Darnold?

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

Start Matthew StaffordMatthew Stafford projects 1.5 PPR points clear of Sam Darnold in week 2, drawing NYG — the 19th-ranked matchup for QBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 2Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Matthew Stafford START vs NYG 16.9 19th 5.1 571 healthy
Sam Darnold vs LAC 15.4 16th 0.5 265 Out

QBs vs NYG recently: Dak Prescott 15.4 pts (W1).

QBs vs LAC recently: Jacoby Brissett 16.5 pts (W1).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Matthew Stafford carries the higher trade value — 571 against 265 (a 54% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Matthew Stafford gets the most. Momentum: Matthew Stafford -529 and Sam Darnold -65 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.