Should I start Aaron Rodgers or C.J. Stroud this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start C.J. Stroud

+1.3 projected edge · Standard

Start C.J. Stroud over Aaron Rodgers for Week 7 Standard: 19.6 projected points versus 18.2.

Aaron Rodgers: 20.0 FP recent scoring average.
C.J. Stroud: 22.3 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup lift against NYG.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:18 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

C.J. Stroud

QB · HOUStats & schedule

19.6FF projected

↑ +0.1 vs ESPN

vs NYG

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Aaron Rodgers

QB · PITStats & schedule

18.2FF projected

↓ -1.2 vs ESPN

at NO

Sun 9:30 AM ET

Why this pick?

C.J. Stroud

Fortified19.6

ESPN19.5

Sleeper17.9

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 2.5%.

Aaron Rodgers

Fortified18.2

ESPN19.5

Sleeper16.8

FantasyPros—

Aaron Rodgers faces NO in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 20.0 fantasy points.

C.J. Stroud projects for 19.6 points in standard scoring, 1.3 more than Aaron Rodgers. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:18 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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PPR awards one point per reception; half-PPR awards 0.5; standard awards none. Custom league rules can change the result. Confirm active status, kickoff and lineup locks. Projections are estimates; completed-week scores are actuals.