C.J. Stroud or Kyler Murray?
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: Kyler Murray
- Rest of season: Kyler Murray — 3 of 4 experts
- Trade value: Kyler Murray
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| C.J. Stroud | Kyler Murray | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 1 of 4 experts rank C.J. Stroud ahead · 3 rank Kyler Murray ahead | QB22#22–#23 | QB21#20–#23edge |
| Week 3 | QB26#21–#28 | QB14#11–#16edge |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 16.6 | 16.6 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 6 #139 overall | 8 #110 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | 0 ranks · 0 val | +1 ranks · +7 val |
| Rostered | 33% | 57% |
| Bye | 8 | 6 |
| 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 Kyler Murray?
- Kyler Murray. This week's consensus has C.J. Stroud at QB26 (range #21–#28) and Kyler Murray at QB14 (range #11–#16). Projections: 16.6 vs 16.6 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, C.J. Stroud or Kyler Murray?
- Kyler Murray. Rest-of-season consensus: C.J. Stroud QB22 (range #22–#23) vs Kyler Murray QB21 (range #20–#23). 3 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Kyler Murray ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade C.J. Stroud for Kyler Murray?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) C.J. Stroud is ranked #139 overall and Kyler Murray #110, so Kyler Murray 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.