C.J. Stroud vs Patrick Mahomes — Projections

C.J. Stroud (QB, HOU) — Week 1 fantasy projection: 14.2 points

Most weeks he lands between 6.5 and 26.4 points. This week he plays BUF. The number is built from live market data across every book that prices him, in half-PPR scoring.

Patrick Mahomes (QB, KC) — Week 1 fantasy projection: 16.0 points

Most weeks he lands between 7.4 and 28.4 points. This week he plays DEN. He is listed as questionable — check his status before kickoff. The number is built from live market data across every book that prices him, in half-PPR scoring.

Who should you start? Patrick Mahomes projects higher this week at 16.0 points, 1.8 more than C.J. Stroud. The full comparison below shows the chance each one outscores the other, in your league's scoring.