Patrick MahomesorTrevor Lawrence?

Week 4 start/sit decision, quarterback versus quarterback.

Our call

Start Patrick Mahomes

Patrick Mahomes outscores Trevor Lawrence in 57% of simulations.

Trevor Lawrence still comes out ahead in the other 43%, so Patrick Mahomes is the better bet, not a sure thing. Patrick Mahomes projects 1.1 half-PPR points ahead in Week 4. Trevor Lawrence has the better matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals (9% more than average to QBs); Patrick Mahomes faces the Las Vegas Raiders (3% fewer than average to QBs). Patrick Mahomes still wins more often despite that.

Range of outcomes, half-PPR

Patrick Mahomes
Floor
11.4
Median
19.8
Ceiling
31.6
Big game (25+):
27%
Dud (under 12):
12%
Trevor Lawrence
Floor
9.4
Median
18.2
Ceiling
30.8
Big game (25+):
23%
Dud (under 12):
20%

Each week is simulated thousands of times from the projection and the player’s usual week-to-week swing. Floor and ceiling are the 10th and 90th percentile: 8 weeks in 10 land between them.

StatPatrick MahomesQB, KC, Sun, Oct 4, 4:25 p.m. ETTrevor LawrenceQB, JAX, Sun, Oct 4, 1:00 p.m. ET
Half-PPR projection20.719.6
PPR projection20.719.6
Standard projection20.719.6
Rank this weekQB3QB5
Matchupat LVat CIN
InjuryNoneNone
2026 points per game22.217.4
Last season per game20.419.9
Snap share, last game100%95%
Trade value247