Patrick Mahomes · Trevor Lawrence · 2026 week 9

Patrick Mahomes or Trevor Lawrence?

Wondering who you should start this week — Patrick Mahomes or Trevor Lawrence? 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 Trevor Lawrence in week 9, drawing NYJ — the 16th-ranked matchup for QBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 9Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Patrick Mahomes START vs NYJ 21.2 16th 14.6 1,723 healthy
Trevor Lawrence @ BAL 19.7 13th 23.5 2,265 healthy

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

QBs vs BAL recently: Deshaun Watson 9.5 pts (W6) · Joe Burrow 28.9 pts (W7) · Josh Allen 27.6 pts (W8).

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Who wins a straight-up trade?

Trevor Lawrence carries the higher trade value — 2,265 against 1,723 (a 24% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Trevor Lawrence gets the most. Momentum: Patrick Mahomes -313 and Trevor Lawrence +574 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.