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C.J. Stroud vs Patrick Mahomes

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.

QBC.J. StroudHOU · QB21QBPatrick MahomesQKC · QB11

Who to draft

Strong edge · 95% confident
Patrick Mahomes
  • Higher projection: 279 vs 234 pts
  • Experts agree: consensus rank 99 vs 135
  • More points per game: 21.2 vs 15.5

Head-to-head

StatStroudMahomes
Projected points234279
Points / game15.521.2
Games played1414
Expert rank (ECR)#135#99
ADP163100
Positional rankQB21QB11
Snap share93%97%
Red-zone touches814
Age2430
Bye week85

Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.

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Verdict blends projections, usage, positional rank, consensus and health. Data via the Sleeper API and FantasyPros consensus, refreshed daily.