From the episode
CJ Stroud is coming off a disastrous post season... the Texans at like 31st... they just lost Jaden Higgins, which is a huge deal... He's just not a big quarterback.
STACKED’s take
Stroud is QB22; disastrous playoffs, 31st O-line, lost Higgins, won't run enough.
JJ Zachariason ranks CJ Stroud as QB22. Stroud had great rookie season with Bobby Sloak, extra protection, and hot receivers (Nico Collins, Tank Dell, Noah Brown). Since then, offensive line has declined—Mike Clay ranked Texans 31st in pass protection. Texans lost Jaden Higgins, which is 'a huge deal.' Stroud is coming off 'disastrous post season.' Zachariason wants them 'red hot from the start' or 'the storyline continues.' For fantasy purposes, Stroud is 'just never gonna fully get there.' Looking back to 2023 was his big year as QB14. Zachariason notes 'He's just not a big quarterback' and 'just not going to run around enough.' Texans won't ask him to do a lot because their defense is elite.
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