C.J. Stroud or Tyler Shough?
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: Tyler Shough
- Rest of season: Tyler Shough — 4 of 4 experts
- Trade value: close to even
At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.
| C.J. Stroud | Tyler Shough | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 4 experts rank C.J. Stroud ahead · 4 rank Tyler Shough ahead | QB22#22–#23 | QB15#13–#17edge |
| Week 3 | QB26#21–#28 | QB13#10–#14edge |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 16.6 | 18.2edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 6 #139 overall | 7 #125 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | 0 ranks · 0 val | 0 ranks · 0 val |
| Rostered | 33% | 49% |
| Bye | 8 | 8 |
| 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 Tyler Shough?
- Tyler Shough. This week's consensus has C.J. Stroud at QB26 (range #21–#28) and Tyler Shough at QB13 (range #10–#14). Projections: 16.6 vs 18.2 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, C.J. Stroud or Tyler Shough?
- Tyler Shough. Rest-of-season consensus: C.J. Stroud QB22 (range #22–#23) vs Tyler Shough QB15 (range #13–#17). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Tyler Shough ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade C.J. Stroud for Tyler Shough?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) C.J. Stroud is ranked #139 overall and Tyler Shough #125, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.