C.J. Stroud

C.J. Stroud completed 22-of-29 passes for 260 yards and three touchdowns in the Texans' 40-20 win over Arizona. He also ran six times for 10 yards.

Fantasy Impact

Stroud hasn't been lighting up the scoreboard in recent weeks, but he had a great game in this spot. Even if he's been lackluster for fantasy, he's playing well and guiding the Texans to wins, which is all they are asking for right now. He's an interesting option against the Raiders' suspect defense next week.

C.J. Stroud completed 15-of-31 passes for 203 yards and a touchdown while also running twice for five yards.

Fantasy Impact

A sub-50% completion rate is not optimal, but it’s important to note that Stroud had his hands full because the Chiefs were in his face often. The Kansas City defense played a great game against Houston, slicing through the Texans offensive line on many occasions, forcing Stroud into four throwaways and several more throwaway attempts that counted as targets. He was able to make things work thanks to scrambling and finding receivers outside the pocket, and it was a better real football performance than it was fantasy. He should be in streaming territory when the Texans play Arizona next week.

C.J. Stroud completed 22-of-35 passes for 276 yards and an interception in the Texans 20-16 win over the Colts.

Fantasy Impact

Stroud turned the ball over once and did not throw a touchdown, but he did lead the Texans on some drives that resulted in rushing touchdowns. He is a QB2 play next week against the Chiefs.

Head coach DeMeco Ryans officially gave the green light on Friday, confirming that C.J. Stroud has successfully navigated the league's concussion protocol and will be under center this Sunday in Indianapolis. The quarterback paved the way for his return by logging consecutive full practice sessions to begin the week before receiving final clearance from an independent neurologist.

Fantasy Impact

Stroud's comeback ends a three-game absence stemming from a Week 9 head injury against Denver, relegating Davis Mills back to a backup role. He steps into a favorable spot for his return, facing a Colts defense that has allowed 2,905 passing yards this season, the seventh-highest mark in the NFL.

C.J. Stroud is expected to practice on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Stroud remains in concussion protocol. He'll have till Saturday to clear the protocols in time for Week 13 against the Colts.