C.J. StroudorMatthew Stafford?
Week 3 start/sit decision, quarterback versus quarterback.
Our call
Start Matthew Stafford
This one is close: Matthew Stafford projects 0.4 half-PPR points ahead of C.J. Stroud, well inside a normal week's swing. Lean Matthew Stafford, and let news and your league's scoring break the tie. The Indianapolis Colts have allowed 14% more fantasy points to QBs than average. The Denver Broncos have allowed 14% fewer fantasy points to QBs than average.
| Stat | C.J. StroudQB, HOU, Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 p.m. ET | Matthew StaffordQB, LAR, Sun, Sep 27, 8:20 p.m. ET |
|---|---|---|
| Half-PPR projection | 17.0 | 17.4 |
| PPR projection | 17.0 | 17.4 |
| Standard projection | 17.0 | 17.4 |
| Rank this week | QB11 | QB10 |
| Matchup | at IND | at DEN |
| Injury | None | None |
| 2026 points per game | 16.8 | 15.6 |
| Last season per game | 14.9 | 20.6 |
| Snap share, last game | 100% | 100% |
| Trade value | — | 13 |