C.J. StroudorJordan Love?
Week 9 start/sit decision, quarterback versus quarterback.
Our call
Start Jordan Love
Jordan Love outscores C.J. Stroud in 59% of simulations.
C.J. Stroud still comes out ahead in the other 41%, so Jordan Love is the better bet, not a sure thing. Jordan Love projects 1.7 half-PPR points ahead in Week 9. Jordan Love has the better matchup against the New England Patriots (9% fewer than average to QBs); C.J. Stroud faces the Los Angeles Chargers (21% fewer than average to QBs).
Range of outcomes, half-PPR
- Floor
- 8.6
- Median
- 14.4
- Ceiling
- 22.6
- Big game (25+):
- 6%
- Dud (under 12):
- 32%
- Floor
- 9.3
- Median
- 16.2
- Ceiling
- 26.0
- Big game (25+):
- 12%
- Dud (under 12):
- 24%
Each week is simulated thousands of times from the projection and the player’s usual week-to-week swing. Floor and ceiling are the 10th and 90th percentile: 8 weeks in 10 land between them.
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| Stat | C.J. StroudQB, HOU, Sun, Nov 8, 4:05 p.m. ET | Jordan LoveQB, GB, Sun, Nov 8, 4:25 p.m. ET |
|---|---|---|
| Half-PPR projection | 15.1 | 16.8 |
| PPR projection | 15.1 | 16.8 |
| Standard projection | 15.1 | 16.8 |
| Rank this week | QB14 | QB10 |
| Matchup | at LAC | at NE |
| Injury | None | None |
| 2026 points per game | 18.4 | 18.6 |
| Last season per game | 14.9 | 15.7 |
| Snap share, last game | 100% | 100% |
| Trade value | — | 3 |