Lamar Jackson vs Jayden Daniels
Who should you start in Week 3? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 3
Start Lamar Jackson this week, and it isn't close: 7.3 projected points separate them (24.9 vs 17.6).
Lamar Jackson faces DAL, the 1st-friendliest matchup a QB can draw this week. Jayden Daniels faces SEA, the 26th-friendliest matchup a QB can draw this week.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
The model takes Lamar Jackson, and it isn't close: 39.7 points of value over replacement separate them (85.6 vs 45.9).
The draft market agrees: Lamar Jackson goes first at ADP 54.6 vs 75.2 for Jayden Daniels.
Health note: Jayden Daniels carries an injury flag of Out (Elbow), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Lamar JacksonBAL | Jayden DanielsWAS | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 opponent | DAL | SEA | |
| Projected Week 3 points | 24.9 | 17.6 | Jackson +7.3 pts |
| Matchup rank (QB vs defense, of 32) | #1 | #26 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 357.0 | 317.3 | Jackson +39.7 pts |
| Points per game | 21.0 | 18.7 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 85.6 | 45.9 | Jackson +39.7 |
| Overall rank | #18 | #37 | Jackson by 19 |
| Position rank | QB2 | QB5 | |
| Market ADP | 54.6 | 75.2 | Daniels +20.6 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 5 | Rd 7 | |
| Bye week | 13 | 7 | |
| Injury flag | None | Out |
Should I start Lamar Jackson or Jayden Daniels in Week 3?
Start Lamar Jackson this week, and it isn't close: 7.3 projected points separate them (24.9 vs 17.6).
Should I draft Lamar Jackson or Jayden Daniels in 2026 fantasy football?
Lamar Jackson. He projects 357.0 fantasy points with 85.6 value over replacement, vs 317.3 points and 45.9 for Jayden Daniels (QB, PPR).