Yahoo Fantasy Football on C.J. Stroud

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While he only managed QB23 fantasy numbers last year, an injury derailed his season and caused him to miss three games. If you remove the outing where he got hurt and only played part of the contest, as well as the first game back where he struggled, Stroud averaged 16.8 FPPG in his other 11 contests. That would have tied him as the QB15.
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Stroud's 16.8 FPPG average (injury-adjusted) and ninth-easiest schedule support upside.

Stroud disappointed the last two years after a QB11 FPPG rookie finish, but context matters: he posted QB14 results through six weeks of his sophomore campaign before injuries struck his receiving corps. Removing the injury game and first game back, Stroud averaged 16.8 FPPG over 11 contests, which would have tied him as QB15. JJ Zachariason argues a brighter 2026 picture is easily painted with a stronger supporting cast, and Stroud is locked in as his team's starter for the full season while facing the ninth friendliest fantasy QB schedule.

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