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The Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny fantasy football takes on C.J. Stroud
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All The Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny insights about C.J. Stroud
PositiveProjectionAug 5, 2026
Despite a poor playoff performance, Stroud was statistically strong during the regular season, ranking 11th in QBR and top-15 in most meaningful metrics. He showed improvement in time-to-throw and sack avoidance. Mina Kimes and Brett Coleman argue his late-season struggles were likely due to the cumulative effect of playing behind a poor offensive line, leading him to press and force plays in high-stakes situations.NegativeProjectionAug 3, 2026
Scott Van Pelt notes that C.J. Stroud's success is critical for the Texans' championship aspirations. While Stroud was impressive as a rookie, he struggled in the playoffs and must avoid being the reason the team loses by valuing the football.NegativeProjectionJul 27, 2026
Mina Kimes notes that she has CJ Stroud ranked higher than Nick Sabban personally, but acknowledges that the Broncos' superior offensive line is the differentiating factor between the two teams. She also cautions against over-indexing on Stroud's poor playoff performance, comparing it to how analysts quickly forget bad Justin Herbert games.