The Ringer Fantasy Football Show on C.J. Stroud

PodcastThe 26 Best Players Under 26, Part 1. Plus, a Request to the Seven and Craig's...June 8, 2026

From the episode

If you look at some of the numbers, honestly, they're not that bad. Yards per attempt last year, 7.2, which is 14th.

STACKED’s take

Positive signalProjection

CJ Stroud is viewed as underrated, with solid numbers in yards per attempt and EPA per dropback, suggesting he could perform better if the Texans improve their offensive line.

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

C.J. StroudNeutralProjection

Stroud's volume dependent on shootout scenarios; dominant Texans defense may limit attempts.

RotoWire NFL Articles

C.J. StroudNegativeProjection

Stroud's Texans loss undermines positive narrative; ranked 13th despite expectations.

Yahoo Sports NFL

C.J. StroudNegativeProjection

Stroud's strip-sack fumble on final drive reinforces turnover concerns despite early composure.

Battle Red Blog

C.J. StroudPositiveProjection

Stroud's 274-yard Week 1 performance promising after playoff struggles.

Windy City Gridiron

C.J. StroudNeutralMatchup

QB15 last week; favorable Cincinnati matchup for streaming.

Ron Stewart

C.J. StroudPositiveUsage

The Panthers might be the first defense in history to give up 59 points and be a viable fantasy streaming target. Week 2 - Cooper Rush Week 3 - Desha...

SleeperNFL

From the episode

STACKED’s take

More on C.J. Stroud and from The Ringer Fantasy Football Show