C.J. Stroud · Michael Penix · 2026 week 4

C.J. Stroud or Michael Penix?

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

Start C.J. StroudC.J. Stroud projects 3.5 PPR points clear of Michael Penix in week 4, drawing DAL — the 3rd-ranked matchup for QBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 4	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
C.J. Stroud START	vs DAL	18.3	3rd · soft	15.1	261	healthy
Michael Penix	@ NO	14.8	13th	15	133	healthy

QBs vs DAL recently: Jaxson Dart 26.6 pts (W1) · Jayden Daniels 14.7 pts (W2) · Lamar Jackson 20.4 pts (W3).

QBs vs NO recently: Jared Goff 16.4 pts (W1) · Lamar Jackson 15.8 pts (W2) · Kirk Cousins 22.2 pts (W3).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

C.J. Stroud carries the higher trade value — 261 against 133 (a 49% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving C.J. Stroud gets the most. Momentum: C.J. Stroud +3 and Michael Penix +98 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.