Should I start C.J. Stroud or Sam Darnold this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start C.J. Stroud

+7.0 projected edge · PPR

Start C.J. Stroud over Sam Darnold for Week 7 PPR: 19.3 projected points versus 12.3.

C.J. Stroud: 22.3 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup lift against NYG.
Sam Darnold: 10.9 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup reduction against KC.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:32 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

C.J. Stroud

QB · HOUStats & schedule

19.3FF projected

↓ -0.2 vs ESPN

vs NYG

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Sam Darnold

QB · SEAStats & schedule

12.3FF projected

↓ -0.6 vs ESPN

vs KC

Sun 8:20 PM ET

Why this pick?

C.J. Stroud

Fortified19.3

ESPN19.5

Sleeper17.8

FantasyPros—

C.J. Stroud faces NYG in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 22.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 1.25%.

Sam Darnold

Fortified12.3

ESPN12.9

Sleeper14.3

FantasyPros—

Sam Darnold faces KC in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 10.9 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 7.5%.

C.J. Stroud projects for 19.3 points in PPR scoring, 7.0 more than Sam Darnold. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:32 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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