C.J. Stroud
QB · Houston Texans
Roster observation: 2026, Week 9. Fri, Nov 6, 10:42 AM ET
Week 9, 2026 projection
16.9 PPR points
Point-per-reception scoring. Week 9 projections come from a backup source. Shark Snip's projections are unavailable for this week.
Sat, Nov 7, 1:25 AM ET
QB13 among 66 available QB projections for this period. Ties share a rank.
Week 9, 2026 outlook
No sourced injury report was returned for this player and week. This does not confirm health or game-day availability. C.J. Stroud has a scheduled Week 9 matchup away at Los Angeles Chargers. Kickoff: Sun, Nov 8, 4:05 PM ET.
The stored Week 9 forecast is 16.9 PPR points. Week 9 projections come from a backup source. Shark Snip's projections are unavailable for this week. Passing yards per game averaged 242.0 across 3 recorded totals in 2026, weeks 7, 6, 5. The preceding three recorded games averaged 289.0. These are past results, not a workload forecast.
What to watch
Week 9 matchup
LAC
Los Angeles Chargers
Scheduled away matchup
Scheduled kickoff
Sun, Nov 8, 4:05 PM ET
Check official schedule changes and inactive reports before kickoff.
Recorded usage change
The latest three listed games are compared with the preceding three in the same season. A change appears only when both windows have three recorded totals. It is not a forecast.
242.0n=3
Passing yards per game
2026, weeks 7, 6, 5. Change -47 against the preceding three games.
4.7n=3
Rushing yards per game
2026, weeks 7, 6, 5. Change -12.3 against the preceding three games.
20.1n=3
PPR points per game
2026, weeks 7, 6, 5. Change +2.9 against the preceding three games.
Inspect the comparison windows
| Metric | Recent weeks / average | Previous weeks / average |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards per game | 7, 6, 5 / 242.0 (3 recorded) | 4, 3, 2 / 289.0 (3 recorded) |
| Rushing yards per game | 7, 6, 5 / 4.7 (3 recorded) | 4, 3, 2 / 17.0 (3 recorded) |
| PPR points per game | 7, 6, 5 / 20.1 (3 recorded) | 4, 3, 2 / 17.3 (3 recorded) |
Compare observed teammates
Compare stored PPR forecasts from the same week, scoring format and source. A difference is not a start/sit recommendation or a probability.
There are not two comparable player identities in this roster view.
Open the full start/sit toolTeam injury and practice context
Teammate availability can matter to role context. These source designations do not establish a workload change.
Stale source. Observation time is not available.
| Player | Game designation | Practice | Reported injury | Source date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azeez Al-Shaair | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Groin | Observation time is not available. |
| Blake Fisher | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Thumb | Observation time is not available. |
| Braden Smith | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Ankle | Observation time is not available. |
| Brevin Jordan | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Finger | Observation time is not available. |
| David Montgomery | Not reported | Did Not Participate In Practice | Groin | Observation time is not available. |
| Jalen Pitre | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Shoulder | Observation time is not available. |
| Reed Blankenship | Not reported | Did Not Participate In Practice | Concussion | Observation time is not available. |
Observed depth-chart context
The source’s formation and depth-slot labels are preserved. They are not confirmation of today’s starter, snaps or targets.
Stale source. Mon, Oct 26, 2:02 AM ET
| Player | Formation | Position label | Source slot | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Stroud | Offense | QB | 1 | Mon, Oct 26, 2:02 AM ET |
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Usage trend
Recent game stats
Regular-season actuals from the listed seasons and weeks. These may include the prior season. Averages use recorded games only and are not predictions.
Last 3 listed games
20.1
PPR average · 3 recorded totals
Last 5 listed games
19.0
PPR average · 5 recorded totals
Last 8 listed games
18.2
PPR average · 8 recorded totals
| Season / week | Opponent | PPR | Pass yards | Rush yards | Receive yards | Targets | Catches | Carries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 / 7 | NYG | 16.5 | 153 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2026 / 6 | JAX | 23.0 | 312 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 / 5 | TEN | 20.9 | 261 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2026 / 4 | DAL | 23.1 | 347 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2026 / 3 | IND | 11.7 | 167 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2026 / 2 | CIN | 17.0 | 353 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2026 / 1 | BUF | 16.5 | 274 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025 / 18 | IND | 17.3 | 169 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Injury and practice report
No sourced report was returned for this player and week. This does not confirm that the player is healthy or active.
News and podcast discussion
Updated Nov 7, 4:16 AM ET
Even C.J. Stroud is an above-average quarterback.
ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported Wednesday. that Houston was willing to pay C.J. Stroud well above $ 50 million per year, and that Stroud and Bryce Young, quote, both appear well-positioned for off-season negotiations in a growing quarterback market.
And so I love to see C.J. Stroud kind of get his groove back a little bit.
C.J. Stroud turned down a big contract. A bigger one awaits Nov 3, 7:02 AM ET