Matthew Stafford · Sam Darnold · 2026 week 2
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.
| Player | Wk 2 | Proj (PPR) | Matchup | Form L3 | Trade value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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).
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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