Fantasy Football Counselor on C.J. Stroud

PodcastWeek 3 Start/Sit: Must-Play vs. Bench Players!September 24, 2026

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CJ Strout, good matchup versus Indy.

Mentioned at 2:09 – 2:15

STACKED’s take

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CJ Stroud has a good matchup vs. Indy in Week 3.

CJ Stroud has a good matchup versus Indianapolis in Week 3 based on the source's algorithm.

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Stroud's Texans faced McCarthy's Giants; McCarthy respects Stroud despite rivalry.

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Stroud named mid-season MVP; his offensive rebound is team's playoff lifeline.

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Stroud's 5th-ranked passing yards and turnover control silence early-season doubts.

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Stroud's rebound from poor playoffs keeps Texans competitive with 5th in passing yards.

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McCarthy clarified no grudge against Stroud despite Ohio State rivalry eye black omission.

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Stroud deserves a mega contract despite Texans' 2-5 record and roster issues.

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