Bo Nix 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 — 6 of 7 experts
- Trade value: C.J. Stroud
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| Bo Nix | C.J. Stroud | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 1 of 7 experts rank Bo Nix ahead · 6 rank C.J. Stroud ahead | QB18#16–#21 | QB13#12–#15edge |
| Week 9 | QB17#14–#23 | QB15#11–#17edge |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 16.2 | 17.2edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 7 #117 overall | 9 #96 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -4 ranks · -25 val | +18 ranks · +135 val |
| Rostered | 63% | 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, Bo Nix or C.J. Stroud?
- C.J. Stroud. This week's consensus has Bo Nix at QB17 (range #14–#23) and C.J. Stroud at QB15 (range #11–#17). Projections: 16.2 vs 17.2 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Bo Nix or C.J. Stroud?
- C.J. Stroud. Rest-of-season consensus: Bo Nix QB18 (range #16–#21) vs C.J. Stroud QB13 (range #12–#15). 6 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have C.J. Stroud ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Bo Nix for C.J. Stroud?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Bo Nix is ranked #117 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.