Bryce YoungorC.J. Stroud?
Week 3 start/sit decision, quarterback versus quarterback.
Our call
Start Bryce Young
This one is close: Bryce Young projects 0.5 half-PPR points ahead of C.J. Stroud, well inside a normal week's swing. Lean Bryce Young, and let news and your league's scoring break the tie. The Cleveland Browns have allowed 12% fewer fantasy points to QBs than average. The Indianapolis Colts have allowed 14% more fantasy points to QBs than average.
| Stat | Bryce YoungQB, CAR, Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 p.m. ET | C.J. StroudQB, HOU, Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 p.m. ET |
|---|---|---|
| Half-PPR projection | 17.5 | 17.0 |
| PPR projection | 17.5 | 17.0 |
| Standard projection | 17.5 | 17.0 |
| Rank this week | QB9 | QB11 |
| Matchup | at CLE | at IND |
| Injury | None | None |
| 2026 points per game | 27.8 | 16.8 |
| Last season per game | 13.6 | 14.9 |
| Snap share, last game | 94% | 100% |
| Trade value | 13 | — |