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FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast fantasy football takes on C.J. Stroud
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PositiveProjectionJul 7, 2026
CJ Stroud is selected as a quarterback despite never being particularly fantasy relevant and often failing to score QB1 numbers, but fits a strategy of prioritizing other positions.NegativeProjectionJul 2, 2026
The source expresses concern that Stroud has regressed since his rookie year and cannot be trusted in Week 1 against the Bills; this is a make-or-break year for Stroud with the Texans. However, the source notes Stroud should benefit from an upgraded offensive line and Dave Montgomery's addition to the offense, which provides effective play-action opportunities Stroud has never had before.NegativeProjectionJun 30, 2026
Stroud faces significant pressure to prove himself in 2026 after a difficult sophomore season and deteriorating playoff performance where he appeared confused and lost, particularly in the Patriots game. The source notes his offensive line has been historically bad over his career, which may have contributed to his struggles, but emphasizes that Stroud must now elevate his game to make everyone around him better rather than simply taking what defenses give him and relying on defensive bailouts. If the Texans can finally improve their offensive line, there's potential for a different version of Stroud, but there's also risk he's become shell-shocked from the punishment he's endured.PositiveProjectionJun 25, 2026
Andrew Erickson presents CJ Stroud as a dark horse MVP candidate at 50-to-1 odds, arguing the market has overreacted to his poor playoff performances (five fumbles vs. Steelers, bad game vs. Patriots). Erickson notes Stroud is still a good quarterback and shouldn't be completely rewritten based on two bad games. He highlights Stroud's track record: won at least nine games every year of his career with the Texans, 23-14 record over his last 38 games (61% win rate, good for 10.5 wins over 17 games). The Texans started 0-3 last year but dug out and made the postseason. Erickson points to potential improvements: Nico Collins healthy, Jalen Noel and Jaden Higgins no longer on training wheels, and a potential run game. If the Texans win enough games and Stroud plays well in early matchups (Bills, Bengals), he could be in MVP conversation. Stroud showed elite pocket-passing ability in his rookie year.