C.J. Stroud · Matthew Stafford · 2026 week 9

C.J. Stroud or Matthew Stafford?

Wondering who you should start this week — C.J. Stroud or Matthew Stafford? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start Matthew StaffordMatthew Stafford projects 2.3 PPR points clear of C.J. Stroud in week 9, drawing WAS — the 4th-ranked matchup for QBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 9	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
C.J. Stroud	@ LAC	16.2	26th · tough	20.5	666	healthy
Matthew Stafford START	@ WAS	18.5	4th · soft	14.9	855	Questionable

QBs vs LAC recently: Bo Nix 7.9 pts (W5) · Patrick Mahomes 11.5 pts (W6) · Matthew Stafford 9.3 pts (W8).

QBs vs WAS recently: Jameis Winston 25.7 pts (W5) · Brock Purdy 17.4 pts (W6) · Tanner McKee 8 pts (W8).

🎓 The coach's read

Matthew Stafford projects 2.3 points higher in PPR.
C.J. Stroud faces LAC, 26th most generous to QBs.
Matthew Stafford faces WAS, 4th most generous to QBs.
Matthew Stafford is flagged WATCH.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Matthew Stafford carries the higher trade value — 855 against 666 (a 22% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Matthew Stafford gets the most. Momentum: C.J. Stroud +432 and Matthew Stafford +62 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.