Who should I start in Week 7, C.J. Stroud or Malik Willis?

C.J. Stroud. This week's consensus has C.J. Stroud at QB8 (range #4–#10) and Malik Willis at QB25 (range #20–#26). Projections: 19.4 vs 14.9 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, C.J. Stroud or Malik Willis?

C.J. Stroud. Rest-of-season consensus: C.J. Stroud QB15 (range #13–#16) vs Malik Willis QB23 (range #20–#25). 7 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have C.J. Stroud ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade C.J. Stroud for Malik Willis?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) C.J. Stroud is ranked #101 overall and Malik Willis #140, 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 Malik Willis?

Who to start in Week 7, 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 7 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 24 at 6:11 PM EDT

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The lean

This week: C.J. Stroud
Rest of season: C.J. Stroud — 7 of 8 experts
Trade value: C.J. Stroud

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

	C.J. Stroud	Malik Willis
Rest of season 7 of 8 experts rank C.J. Stroud ahead · 1 rank Malik Willis ahead	QB15#13–#16edge	QB23#20–#25
Week 7	QB8#4–#10edge	QB25#20–#26
Week 7 projection (PPR)	19.4edge	14.9
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	8 #101 overalledge	6 #140 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+38 ranks · +226 val	-10 ranks · -46 val
Rostered	65%	20%
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 7, C.J. Stroud or Malik Willis?: C.J. Stroud. This week's consensus has C.J. Stroud at QB8 (range #4–#10) and Malik Willis at QB25 (range #20–#26). Projections: 19.4 vs 14.9 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, C.J. Stroud or Malik Willis?: C.J. Stroud. Rest-of-season consensus: C.J. Stroud QB15 (range #13–#16) vs Malik Willis QB23 (range #20–#25). 7 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have C.J. Stroud ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade C.J. Stroud for Malik Willis?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) C.J. Stroud is ranked #101 overall and Malik Willis #140, 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.