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With Jayden Higgins already unavailable, Collins sitting would radically change C.J. Stroud's target distribution

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Stroud's target distribution hinges on Collins and Higgins availability.

If Nico Collins is unavailable due to hamstring injury and Jayden Higgins remains out, Stroud's target distribution would be radically altered, with Kayshon Boutte and Dalton Schultz seeing much more prominent fantasy roles.

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

Hogs Haven

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

Yahoo Sports NFL

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

Yahoo Sports NFL

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Stroud deserves mega contract but roster weakness limits his impact.

Battle Red Blog

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Reflects well on Stroud and Cousins that HOU/LVR have functional passing offenses with such dogshit running games. [Quoted](

Pat Thorman

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Stroud's EPA per dropback inflated by schedule; APEX shows 14th vs. 9th raw ranking.

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