C.J. Stroud vs Caleb Williams
Two quarterbacks fantasy managers weigh against each other for 2026. Here is the head-to-head on projections, expert consensus, ADP and usage, with our Clutch Score verdict on who to draft.
Who to draft
Strong edge · 95% confident
Caleb Williams- Higher projection: 299 vs 248 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 63 vs 138
- More points per game: 19.1 vs 15.5
C.J. Stroud and Caleb Williams are a common 2026 draft-day decision at quarterback. Caleb Williams holds the edge in expert consensus (QB7 to QB23). Caleb Williams typically comes off the board first, around pick 71 (round 6) to C.J. Stroud's pick 202. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Caleb Williams at 299 PPR points (17.6 per game) versus C.J. Stroud at 248.
Last season Caleb Williams carried the heavier workload (99% snap share, 79 touches to C.J. Stroud's 48), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Caleb Williams is the clear pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Stroud | Williams |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 248 | 299 |
| Points / game | 15.5 | 19.1 |
| Games played | 14 | 17 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #138 | #63 |
| ADP | 202 | 71 |
| Positional rank | QB21 | QB5 |
| Snap share | 93% | 99% |
| Red-zone touches | 8 | 21 |
| Age | 24 | 24 |
| Bye week | 8 | 10 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: C.J. Stroud or Caleb Williams.
Frequently asked
Should I draft C.J. Stroud or Caleb Williams in 2026?
Caleb Williams is a clear call over C.J. Stroud for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, C.J. Stroud or Caleb Williams?
Caleb Williams carries the higher 2026 projection at 299 PPR points (17.6 per game), compared with 248 for C.J. Stroud.
Where are C.J. Stroud and Caleb Williams being drafted?
Caleb Williams has an ADP around pick 71 (round 6), while C.J. Stroud goes closer to pick 202 (round 17).
Who is ranked higher, C.J. Stroud or Caleb Williams?
Expert consensus ranks Caleb Williams (QB7) ahead of C.J. Stroud (QB23) for 2026.
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