C.J. Stroud vs Daniel Jones
Who should you draft in 2026 fantasy football? Our machine learning model's projections, value over replacement (VBD), and the draft market's lean, refreshed every morning.
QB22
C.J. Stroud
178.2
projected 2026 points (PPR)
The model's pick
VS
QB25
Daniel Jones
159.1
projected 2026 points (PPR)
The call
The model takes C.J. Stroud, and it isn't close: 19.1 points of value over replacement separate them (-73.6 vs -92.7).
The draft market agrees: C.J. Stroud goes first at ADP 158.2 vs 160.0 for Daniel Jones.
| C.J. StroudHOU | Daniel JonesIND | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 178.2 | 159.1 | Stroud +19.1 pts |
| Points per game | 10.5 | 9.4 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -73.6 | -92.7 | Stroud +19.1 |
| Overall rank | #170 | #199 | Stroud by 29 |
| Position rank | QB22 | QB25 | |
| Market ADP | 158.2 | 160.0 | Jones +1.8 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 14 | Rd 14 | |
| Bye week | 8 | 13 |
Should I draft C.J. Stroud or Daniel Jones in 2026 fantasy football?
C.J. Stroud. He projects 178.2 fantasy points with -73.6 value over replacement, vs 159.1 points and -92.7 for Daniel Jones (QB, PPR).