Who should I start in Week 7, C.J. Stroud or Sam Darnold?

C.J. Stroud. This week's consensus has C.J. Stroud at QB9 (range #4–#13) and Sam Darnold at QB23 (range #21–#26). Projections: 19.4 vs 14.5 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, C.J. Stroud or Sam Darnold?

C.J. Stroud. Rest-of-season consensus: C.J. Stroud QB15 (range #13–#16) vs Sam Darnold QB22 (range #20–#23). 8 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 Sam Darnold?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) C.J. Stroud is ranked #103 overall and Sam Darnold #130, 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 Sam Darnold?

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 22 at 12:11 PM EDT

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The lean

This week: C.J. Stroud
Rest of season: C.J. Stroud — 8 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	Sam Darnold
Rest of season 8 of 8 experts rank C.J. Stroud ahead · 0 rank Sam Darnold ahead	QB15#13–#16edge	QB22#20–#23
Week 7	QB9#4–#13edge	QB23#21–#26
Week 7 projection (PPR)	19.4edge	14.5
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	8 #103 overalledge	7 #130 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+36 ranks · +210 val	+8 ranks · +37 val
Rostered	62%	40%
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 7, C.J. Stroud or Sam Darnold?: C.J. Stroud. This week's consensus has C.J. Stroud at QB9 (range #4–#13) and Sam Darnold at QB23 (range #21–#26). Projections: 19.4 vs 14.5 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, C.J. Stroud or Sam Darnold?: C.J. Stroud. Rest-of-season consensus: C.J. Stroud QB15 (range #13–#16) vs Sam Darnold QB22 (range #20–#23). 8 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 Sam Darnold?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) C.J. Stroud is ranked #103 overall and Sam Darnold #130, 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.