Who should I start in Week 3, C.J. Stroud or Jacoby Brissett?

Jacoby Brissett. This week's consensus has C.J. Stroud at QB26 (range #21–#28) and Jacoby Brissett at QB21 (range #20–#22). Projections: 16.6 vs 15.7 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, C.J. Stroud or Jacoby Brissett?

C.J. Stroud. Rest-of-season consensus: C.J. Stroud QB22 (range #22–#23) vs Jacoby Brissett QB28 (range #27–#29). 3 of 3 FantasyPros experts who rank both have C.J. Stroud ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade C.J. Stroud for Jacoby Brissett?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) C.J. Stroud is ranked #139 overall and Jacoby Brissett #191, 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.

C.J. Stroud or Jacoby Brissett?

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: Jacoby Brissett
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.

	C.J. Stroud	Jacoby Brissett
Rest of season 3 of 3 experts rank C.J. Stroud ahead · 0 rank Jacoby Brissett ahead	QB22#22–#23edge	QB28#27–#29
Week 3	QB26#21–#28	QB21#20–#22edge
Week 3 projection (PPR)	16.6edge	15.7
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	6 #139 overalledge	5 #191 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	0 ranks · 0 val	-5 ranks · -12 val
Rostered	33%	10%
Bye	8	14
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 Jacoby Brissett?: Jacoby Brissett. This week's consensus has C.J. Stroud at QB26 (range #21–#28) and Jacoby Brissett at QB21 (range #20–#22). Projections: 16.6 vs 15.7 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, C.J. Stroud or Jacoby Brissett?: C.J. Stroud. Rest-of-season consensus: C.J. Stroud QB22 (range #22–#23) vs Jacoby Brissett QB28 (range #27–#29). 3 of 3 FantasyPros experts who rank both have C.J. Stroud ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade C.J. Stroud for Jacoby Brissett?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) C.J. Stroud is ranked #139 overall and Jacoby Brissett #191, 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.