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Stroud faces Dallas's leaky defense (121.3 passer rating allowed) with top target returning.

Stroud gets a struggling Dallas defense that allows the third highest opponent passer rating in the league at 121.3, along with one of the highest completion percentages allowed. Houston attempted 55 passes against Cincinnati last week even with a diminished receiving corps, and that kind of pass heavy game plan against a defense this leaky gives Stroud one of the better ceilings at the position this week. He's also expected to have his top target back, which only adds to the upside here after a quiet offensive showing without him, and a connection with Dalton Schultz underneath has given this passing game a reliable safety valve even on weeks when the perimeter targets are banged up.

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