Aaron RodgersorSam Darnold?
Week 3 start/sit decision, quarterback versus quarterback.
Our call
Start Aaron Rodgers
This one is close: Aaron Rodgers projects 0.2 half-PPR points ahead of Sam Darnold, well inside a normal week's swing. Lean Aaron Rodgers, and let news and your league's scoring break the tie. The Cincinnati Bengals have allowed 7% more fantasy points to QBs than average. The Washington Commanders have allowed 28% more fantasy points to QBs than average.
| Stat | Aaron RodgersQB, PIT, Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 p.m. ET | Sam DarnoldQB, SEA, Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 p.m. ET |
|---|---|---|
| Half-PPR projection | 12.3 | 12.1 |
| PPR projection | 12.3 | 12.1 |
| Standard projection | 12.3 | 12.1 |
| Rank this week | QB27 | QB29 |
| Matchup | vs CIN | at WAS |
| Injury | None | None |
| 2026 points per game | 8.3 | 0.5 |
| Last season per game | 14.2 | 13.8 |
| Snap share, last game | 96% | 10% |
| Trade value | — | — |