C.J. Stroud Fantasy

Houston Texans rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud (shoulder) is close to being back to 100 percent despite being limited in practice this week. Stroud revealed that he suffered a similar right-shoulder injury in 2021 while at Ohio State. Despite being hurt and hit often in the Week 2 loss to the Indianapolis Colts, he managed to go 30-for-47 for 384 yards and two touchdowns, which was the second-most passing yards by a rookie QB in a single game in franchise history. The Texans aren't taking any chances with Stroud's health, and he'll be managed accordingly throughout the week. Through his first two NFL games, Stroud has thrown 91 passes for 626 yards, setting the record for the fourth-most passing yards by a rookie QB in NFL history during that span.

Sep. 22nd • 1:10 PM

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (shoulder) was already banged up heading into Week 2. The rookie quarterback was dealing with a shoulder injury and getting sacked six times didn't help the matter. After that, Stroud was limited during Wednesday's practice session due to a right shoulder issue. Luckily, Stroud was a full participant during Thursday's practice session. That is good news heading into the Week 3 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The young signal-caller should be considered a low-end QB2 for this game.

Sep. 21st • 9:22 PM

Houston Texans rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud (shoulder) came into the Week 2 loss against the Indianapolis Colts already banged up, and he was sacked six times and hit nine times overall and still managed to throw for 384 yards. He ranks fourth in the league in passing yards and has no interceptions in the first 91 pass attempts of his career, which is an NFL record. Stroud has been dealing with a painful right throwing shoulder, but he said he's making strides and will be able to play in Week 3 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. "I feel blessed, I feel good," Stroud said. "Football is a physical sport and that's what I signed up for, but my body is fine. I'll be all right." The first-round rookie will remain a low-end QB2, but he's creeping up the ranks after his first two games and gets a vulnerable Jags defense on the road in Week 3.

Sep. 21st • 11:03 AM