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C.J. Stroud vs Sam Darnold

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 · QB21QBSam DarnoldSEA · QB13

Who to draft

Clear edge · 68% confident
C.J. Stroud
  • Experts agree: consensus rank 135 vs 136
  • More points per game: 15.5 vs 14.7
  • More opportunity: 93% snap share, 8 red-zone touches

Sam Darnold carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).

Head-to-head

StatStroudDarnold
Projected points234263
Points / game15.514.7
Games played1417
Expert rank (ECR)#135#136
ADP163165
Positional rankQB21QB13
Snap share93%96%
Red-zone touches86
Age2429
Bye week811

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.