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Cam Ward or Justin Herbert?

Our week 6 call from the head-to-head model, for PPR scoring. It updates as news and lines move.

Our call

Too close to call

Too close to call on projections (10.6 vs 10.9). If you're ahead this week take the higher floor; if you're chasing points take the higher ceiling. If you have to pick one, the numbers lean Justin Herbert (51%).

Cam Ward outscores Justin Herbert 49% of the time; Justin Herbert 51%.

Cam Ward

QB, TEN at IND

10.6 projected PPR points

Likely range 6–17 · QB24 this week · Bench

Bench. Scored 5 points last game against a typical 9.8 (trending down).

Justin Herbert

QB, LAC at KC

10.9 projected PPR points

Likely range 6–17 · QB23 this week · Bench

Bench. Scored 10.2 points last game against a typical 15.9 (trending down).

Side by side

Cam Ward Justin Herbert
10.6Projected points10.9
5.5Floor (a bad day)5.7
16.7Ceiling (a big day)17.2
IND +11%MatchupKC -14%
~19 ptsTeam's expected score~17 pts
HealthyHealthHealthy
Cold ▼Recent formCold ▼
HighOur confidenceHigh

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The chance is a model estimate that treats the two scores as independent. Fantasy scoring is noisy, so even a 70% call loses three times in ten. Projections are estimates, not guarantees. How it works.

Cam Ward or Justin Herbert? Week 6 Start/Sit Pick | StatGrades