Bo Nix 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: Bo Nix
  • Rest of season: Bo Nix4 of 4 experts
  • Trade value: Bo Nix

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Bo NixC.J. Stroud
Rest of season
4 of 4 experts rank Bo Nix ahead · 0 rank C.J. Stroud ahead
QB17#14–#20edgeQB22#22–#23
Week 3QB16#14–#18edgeQB26#21–#28
Week 3 projection (PPR)17.216.6
Market Index value (redraft PPR)9 #96 overalledge6 #139 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)+4 ranks · +34 val0 ranks · 0 val
Rostered82%33%
Bye108
StatusNo injury designationNo 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, Bo Nix or C.J. Stroud?
Bo Nix. This week's consensus has Bo Nix at QB16 (range #14–#18) and C.J. Stroud at QB26 (range #21–#28). Projections: 17.2 vs 16.6 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Bo Nix or C.J. Stroud?
Bo Nix. Rest-of-season consensus: Bo Nix QB17 (range #14–#20) vs C.J. Stroud QB22 (range #22–#23). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Bo Nix 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 #96 overall and C.J. Stroud #139, so Bo Nix 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.