Who should I start in Week 9, C.J. Stroud or Michael Penix Jr.?

C.J. Stroud. This week's consensus has C.J. Stroud at QB15 (range #11–#17) and Michael Penix Jr. at QB19 (range #16–#22). Projections: 17.2 vs 16.4 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, C.J. Stroud or Michael Penix Jr.?

C.J. Stroud. Rest-of-season consensus: C.J. Stroud QB13 (range #12–#15) vs Michael Penix Jr. QB19 (range #18–#21). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have C.J. Stroud ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade C.J. Stroud for Michael Penix Jr.?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) C.J. Stroud is ranked #96 overall and Michael Penix Jr. #118, 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 Michael Penix Jr.?

Who to start in Week 9, 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 9 · 2026 season · Consensus updated November 6 at 11:11 AM EST

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The lean

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

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

	C.J. Stroud	Michael Penix Jr.
Rest of season 7 of 7 experts rank C.J. Stroud ahead · 0 rank Michael Penix Jr. ahead	QB13#12–#15edge	QB19#18–#21
Week 9	QB15#11–#17edge	QB19#16–#22
Week 9 projection (PPR)	17.2edge	16.4
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	9 #96 overalledge	7 #118 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+18 ranks · +135 val	+27 ranks · +133 val
Rostered	61%	21%
Bye	8	11
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 9, C.J. Stroud or Michael Penix Jr.?: C.J. Stroud. This week's consensus has C.J. Stroud at QB15 (range #11–#17) and Michael Penix Jr. at QB19 (range #16–#22). Projections: 17.2 vs 16.4 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, C.J. Stroud or Michael Penix Jr.?: C.J. Stroud. Rest-of-season consensus: C.J. Stroud QB13 (range #12–#15) vs Michael Penix Jr. QB19 (range #18–#21). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have C.J. Stroud ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade C.J. Stroud for Michael Penix Jr.?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) C.J. Stroud is ranked #96 overall and Michael Penix Jr. #118, 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.