RotoWire on C.J. Stroud

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he was still a top 10 quarterback in EPA per play last year sandwiched between Patrick Mahomes and Sam Darnold. Obviously, that's one of the best quarterbacks of his era and a guy that won the Super Bowl last year.

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While Stroud had a bottom-10 playoff success rate since 2007 last year, he was still a top-10 quarterback in EPA per play, ranking between Patrick Mahomes and Sam Darnold.

C.J. StroudQB · HOUPlayer page — value, ADP, projections, and every insight

C.J. StroudPositiveProjection

Texans serious contender if Stroud plays at 75% of rookie form; ranked eighth.

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C.J. StroudPositiveProjection

At 75% of rookie form, Texans become serious playoff threat; ranked #8.

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C.J. StroudNegativeProjection

Stroud's regression and pressure sensitivity create vulnerability vs. Buffalo's defense.

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C.J. StroudNeutralMatchup

Stroud and Texans listed as live underdog bet option for Week 1.

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C.J. StroudPositiveDepth Chart

QB C.J. Stroud and the Texans are tabling contract talks until after the season, with Stroud set to play out the final year of his rookie deal, per @...

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C.J. StroudPositiveNews

Schefter: CJ Stroud, Texans agree to wait until after the season to negotiate long-term deal.

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