C.J. StroudorKyler Murray?

Week 4 start/sit decision, quarterback versus quarterback.

Our call

Lean C.J. Stroud

C.J. Stroud outscores Kyler Murray in 53% of simulations.

That's close to a coin flip: Kyler Murray comes out ahead in the other 47%. Lean C.J. Stroud, and let news and your league's scoring break the tie. C.J. Stroud projects 1.3 half-PPR points ahead in Week 4. C.J. Stroud has the better matchup against the Dallas Cowboys (41% more than average to QBs); Kyler Murray faces the Miami Dolphins (12% more than average to QBs).

Range of outcomes, half-PPR

C.J. Stroud
Floor
9.1
Median
16.2
Ceiling
26.4
Big game (25+):
13%
Dud (under 12):
25%
Kyler Murray
Floor
10.1
Median
15.3
Ceiling
21.9
Big game (25+):
4%
Dud (under 12):
22%

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.

StatC.J. StroudQB, HOU, Sun, Oct 4, 1:00 p.m. ETKyler MurrayQB, MIN, Sun, Oct 4, 4:05 p.m. ET
Half-PPR projection17.115.8
PPR projection17.115.8
Standard projection17.115.8
Rank this weekQB15QB19
Matchupvs DALvs MIA
InjuryNoneNone
2026 points per game15.15.0
Last season per game14.915.6
Snap share, last game100%100%
Trade value——