Who should I start in Week 3, Aaron Rodgers or C.J. Stroud?

Aaron Rodgers. This week's consensus has Aaron Rodgers at QB24 (range #24–#25) and C.J. Stroud at QB26 (range #21–#28). Projections: 14.7 vs 16.6 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Aaron Rodgers or C.J. Stroud?

C.J. Stroud. Rest-of-season consensus: Aaron Rodgers QB28 (range #28–#29) vs C.J. Stroud QB22 (range #22–#23). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have C.J. Stroud ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Aaron Rodgers for C.J. Stroud?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Aaron Rodgers is ranked #198 overall and C.J. Stroud #139, so C.J. Stroud carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.

Aaron Rodgers or C.J. Stroud?

Who to start in Week 3, who is better for the rest of the season, and who carries more trade value — from the FantasyPros expert consensus and the LeagueLogs Market Index.

Week 3 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 22 at 6:11 AM EDT

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The lean

This week: Aaron Rodgers
Rest of season: C.J. Stroud — 4 of 4 experts
Trade value: C.J. Stroud

The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.

	Aaron Rodgers	C.J. Stroud
Rest of season 0 of 4 experts rank Aaron Rodgers ahead · 4 rank C.J. Stroud ahead	QB28#28–#29	QB22#22–#23edge
Week 3	QB24#24–#25edge	QB26#21–#28
Week 3 projection (PPR)	14.7	16.6edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	4 #198 overall	6 #139 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+23 ranks · +46 val	0 ranks · 0 val
Rostered	10%	33%
Bye	9	8
Status	No injury designation	No injury designation

Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who should I start in Week 3, Aaron Rodgers or C.J. Stroud?: Aaron Rodgers. This week's consensus has Aaron Rodgers at QB24 (range #24–#25) and C.J. Stroud at QB26 (range #21–#28). Projections: 14.7 vs 16.6 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Aaron Rodgers or C.J. Stroud?: C.J. Stroud. Rest-of-season consensus: Aaron Rodgers QB28 (range #28–#29) vs C.J. Stroud QB22 (range #22–#23). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have C.J. Stroud ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Aaron Rodgers for C.J. Stroud?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Aaron Rodgers is ranked #198 overall and C.J. Stroud #139, so C.J. Stroud carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.