Who Should I Start? Jared Goff or Jarrett Stidham


Week 9 Projections

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28.0 6.1 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0

Jared Goff News

Jared Goff Could Be Set Up for Bounce-Back Game in Week 9

Saturday, November 7, 5:05 AM

Across seven games so far in 2026, Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff has completed 67.7% of his pass attempts for 1,964 yards, 15 touchdowns, and one interception. Goff is coming off his worst game of the season in Week 8 against the very tough Minnesota Vikings defense. However, the 32-year-old has a much easier matchup on paper in Week 9 against the Miami Dolphins. Through eight weeks, Miami's defense ranks last in the NFL in yards per pass attempt allowed (8.3) and 29th in passing touchdowns allowed (16). The Lions have shifted to a more run-heavy approach in recent games, as Goff has averaged 29 pass attempts per game since Week 5 after averaging over 40 attempts per game through Week 4. Still, Goff should have a chance to move the ball against the Dolphins and profiles as a must-start fantasy quarterback.


Week 9 Projections

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TD
Rec. Rec.
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TD
0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

Jarrett Stidham News

Jarrett Stidham to be the Broncos' Backup QB

Wednesday, September 2, 6:10 PM

Denver Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham will open the 2026 season as the team's backup to starter Bo Nix, head coach Sean Payton told Zac Stevens of DNVR Sports. There was some speculation that Sam Ehlinger could push Stidham for the backup gig this summer in training camp, but the 30-year-old Stidham eventually won the job and will hold the clipboard for Nix and the Broncos' offense on the sideline. The former fourth-rounder by the New England Patriots in the 2019 NFL draft out of Auburn has only appeared in three regular-season games (two starts) in his three years in Denver, throwing for 496 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception. His biggest opportunity came in last year's postseason, when he had a chance to send the Broncos to the Super Bowl with a win over the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship. Stidham failed that test, throwing for 133 yards, one TD, and one pick, although conditions were nearly impossible for throwing the football in a second-half blizzard. If Nix goes down with another injury in 2026, Stidham will be the next man up at the all-important QB position in Colorado.


Jared Goff vs. Jarrett Stidham

Still trying to decide between Goff and Stidham? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Jared Goff is projected to score 28.0 points this week while Jarrett Stidham is projected to score 0.0 points.