Carson Wentz 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: Carson Wentz
- Rest of season: C.J. Stroud — 3 of 3 experts
- Trade value: C.J. Stroud
The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.
| Carson Wentz | C.J. Stroud | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 3 experts rank Carson Wentz ahead · 3 rank C.J. Stroud ahead | QB37#31–#41 | QB22#22–#23edge |
| Week 3 | QB25#23–#33edge | QB26#21–#28 |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 2.9 | 16.6edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 3 #308 overall | 6 #139 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | — | 0 ranks · 0 val |
| Rostered | 5% | 33% |
| Bye | 6 | 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, Carson Wentz or C.J. Stroud?
- Carson Wentz. This week's consensus has Carson Wentz at QB25 (range #23–#33) and C.J. Stroud at QB26 (range #21–#28). Projections: 2.9 vs 16.6 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Carson Wentz or C.J. Stroud?
- C.J. Stroud. Rest-of-season consensus: Carson Wentz QB37 (range #31–#41) vs C.J. Stroud QB22 (range #22–#23). 3 of 3 FantasyPros experts who rank both have C.J. Stroud ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Carson Wentz for C.J. Stroud?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Carson Wentz is ranked #308 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.