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The Texans are expected to route the Giants as massive favorites this week, but that also means they have one of the best team totals at 26.5 points. Houston's pass rate over expected is up by half a percent compared to 2025 and their neutral situation pace has sped up by nearly two seconds per play. These are small changes, but when combined with Houston's struggling defense, they've allowed Stroud to rack up the third-most yards and the fifth-most fantasy points this year.
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Stroud's elite volume and pace changes support strong Week 7 projection vs. Giants.

Stroud is a strong start against the Giants, who the Texans are massive favorites to route. Houston's pass rate over expected is up half a percent versus 2025, and their neutral situation pace has sped up by nearly two seconds per play. These changes, combined with Houston's struggling defense, have allowed Stroud to rack up the third-most yards and fifth-most fantasy points this year. The Texans have one of the best team totals at 26.5 points.

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