Who should I start in Week 3, C.J. Stroud or Jayden Daniels?

Jayden Daniels. This week's consensus has C.J. Stroud at QB26 (range #21–#28) and Jayden Daniels at QB15 (range #12–#19). Projections: 16.6 vs 8.7 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, C.J. Stroud or Jayden Daniels?

Jayden Daniels. Rest-of-season consensus: C.J. Stroud QB22 (range #22–#23) vs Jayden Daniels QB21 (range #15–#32). 3 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jayden Daniels ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade C.J. Stroud for Jayden Daniels?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) C.J. Stroud is ranked #139 overall and Jayden Daniels #58, so Jayden Daniels 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 Jayden Daniels?

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: Jayden Daniels
Rest of season: Jayden Daniels — 3 of 4 experts
Trade value: Jayden Daniels

All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.

	C.J. Stroud	Jayden Daniels
Rest of season 1 of 4 experts rank C.J. Stroud ahead · 3 rank Jayden Daniels ahead	QB22#22–#23	QB21#15–#32edge
Week 3	QB26#21–#28	QB15#12–#19edge
Week 3 projection (PPR)	16.6edge	8.7
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	6 #139 overall	14 #58 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	0 ranks · 0 val	-7 ranks · -173 val
Rostered	33%	98%
Bye	8	7
Status	No injury designation	No injury designation

Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs

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Who should I start in Week 3, C.J. Stroud or Jayden Daniels?: Jayden Daniels. This week's consensus has C.J. Stroud at QB26 (range #21–#28) and Jayden Daniels at QB15 (range #12–#19). Projections: 16.6 vs 8.7 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, C.J. Stroud or Jayden Daniels?: Jayden Daniels. Rest-of-season consensus: C.J. Stroud QB22 (range #22–#23) vs Jayden Daniels QB21 (range #15–#32). 3 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jayden Daniels ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade C.J. Stroud for Jayden Daniels?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) C.J. Stroud is ranked #139 overall and Jayden Daniels #58, so Jayden Daniels 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.