C.J. Stroud or Geno Smith?
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: Geno Smith
- 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.
| C.J. Stroud | Geno Smith | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 4 of 4 experts rank C.J. Stroud ahead · 0 rank Geno Smith ahead | QB22#22–#23edge | QB25#24–#29 |
| Week 3 | QB26#21–#28 | QB20#18–#22edge |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 16.6edge | 15.0 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 6 #139 overalledge | 4 #224 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | 0 ranks · 0 val | +6 ranks · +10 val |
| Rostered | 33% | 6% |
| Bye | 8 | 13 |
| 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, C.J. Stroud or Geno Smith?
- Geno Smith. This week's consensus has C.J. Stroud at QB26 (range #21–#28) and Geno Smith at QB20 (range #18–#22). Projections: 16.6 vs 15.0 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, C.J. Stroud or Geno Smith?
- C.J. Stroud. Rest-of-season consensus: C.J. Stroud QB22 (range #22–#23) vs Geno Smith QB25 (range #24–#29). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have C.J. Stroud ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade C.J. Stroud for Geno Smith?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) C.J. Stroud is ranked #139 overall and Geno Smith #224, 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.