Who should I start in Week 9, Baker Mayfield or C.J. Stroud?

C.J. Stroud. This week's consensus has Baker Mayfield at QB22 (range #18–#26) and C.J. Stroud at QB15 (range #11–#17). Projections: 14.7 vs 17.2 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Baker Mayfield or C.J. Stroud?

C.J. Stroud. Rest-of-season consensus: Baker Mayfield QB24 (range #22–#27) vs C.J. Stroud QB13 (range #12–#15). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have C.J. Stroud ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Baker Mayfield for C.J. Stroud?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Baker Mayfield is ranked #143 overall and C.J. Stroud #96, 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.

Baker Mayfield or C.J. Stroud?

Who to start in Week 9, 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 9 · 2026 season · Consensus updated November 6 at 11:11 AM EST

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The lean

This week: C.J. Stroud
Rest of season: C.J. Stroud — 7 of 7 experts
Trade value: C.J. Stroud

All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.

	Baker Mayfield	C.J. Stroud
Rest of season 0 of 7 experts rank Baker Mayfield ahead · 7 rank C.J. Stroud ahead	QB24#22–#27	QB13#12–#15edge
Week 9	QB22#18–#26	QB15#11–#17edge
Week 9 projection (PPR)	14.7	17.2edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	6 #143 overall	9 #96 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+58 ranks · +173 val	+18 ranks · +135 val
Rostered	39%	61%
Bye	10	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 9, Baker Mayfield or C.J. Stroud?: C.J. Stroud. This week's consensus has Baker Mayfield at QB22 (range #18–#26) and C.J. Stroud at QB15 (range #11–#17). Projections: 14.7 vs 17.2 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Baker Mayfield or C.J. Stroud?: C.J. Stroud. Rest-of-season consensus: Baker Mayfield QB24 (range #22–#27) vs C.J. Stroud QB13 (range #12–#15). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have C.J. Stroud ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Baker Mayfield for C.J. Stroud?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Baker Mayfield is ranked #143 overall and C.J. Stroud #96, 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.