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C.J. Stroud

QB · Houston Texans

Roster observation: 2026, Week 6. 2026-10-18 12:04:05 UTC

Week 6, 2026 projection

14.1 PPR points

Point-per-reception scoring. These Week 6 numbers come from the Week 6 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 6 projections aren't ready yet.

2026-10-18 18:25:05 UTC

QB21 among 66 available QB projections for this period. Ties share a rank.

Week 6, 2026 outlook

Source-built summary

This outlook’s refresh deadline has been reached. Reload for the latest sources; stored forecasts are not live updates.

No sourced injury report was returned for this player and week. This does not confirm health or game-day availability. C.J. Stroud had a scheduled Week 6 matchup away at Jacksonville Jaguars. Kickoff: 2026-10-18 13:30:00 UTC.

The stored Week 6 forecast is 14.1 PPR points. These Week 6 numbers come from the Week 6 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 6 projections aren't ready yet. This is a pregame forecast. Passing yards per game averaged 258.3 across 3 recorded totals in 2026, weeks 5, 4, 3. There is not a complete three-game comparison window. These are past results, not a workload forecast.

What to watch

Week 6 matchup

JAX

Jacksonville Jaguars

Scheduled away matchup

Kickoff reached

2026-10-18 13:30:00 UTC

Use the results source for the score; stored forecasts are pregame.

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.

258.3n=3

Passing yards per game

2026, weeks 5, 4, 3. Not enough complete data to label a change.

9.0n=3

Rushing yards per game

2026, weeks 5, 4, 3. Not enough complete data to label a change.

18.6n=3

PPR points per game

2026, weeks 5, 4, 3. Not enough complete data to label a change.

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Nonoverlapping usage windows and observed counts
MetricRecent weeks / averagePrevious weeks / average
Passing yards per game5, 4, 3 / 258.3 (3 recorded)2, 1 / 313.5 (2 recorded)
Rushing yards per game5, 4, 3 / 9.0 (3 recorded)2, 1 / 22.0 (2 recorded)
PPR points per game5, 4, 3 / 18.6 (3 recorded)2, 1 / 16.7 (2 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.

C.J. Stroud · QB

C.J. Stroud minus Davis Mills: +14.1 PPR points. See each player's source date above.

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Team 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.

Current-period team injury and practice source reports
PlayerGame designationPracticeReported injurySource date
Azeez Al-ShaairNot reportedFull Participation in PracticeGroinObservation time is not available.
Dalton SchultzNot reportedLimited Participation in PracticeNot injury related - resting playerObservation time is not available.
David MontgomeryOutDid Not Participate In PracticeGroinObservation time is not available.
Henry To'oTo'oQuestionableFull Participation in PracticeShoulderObservation time is not available.
Ja'Marcus IngramQuestionableFull Participation in PracticeElbowObservation time is not available.
Jadeveon ClowneyNot reportedDid Not Participate In PracticeKneeObservation time is not available.
Jake HansenNot reportedFull Participation in PracticeIllnessObservation time is not available.
Jalen PitreOutDid Not Participate In PracticeShoulderObservation time is not available.
Logan HallNot reportedLimited Participation in PracticeNot injury related - resting playerObservation time is not available.
Nico CollinsNot reportedLimited Participation in PracticeNot injury related - resting playerObservation time is not available.
Tank DellOutDid Not Participate In PracticeKneeObservation time is not available.
Trent BrownNot reportedFull Participation in PracticeKneeObservation time is not available.
Wade WoodazNot reportedFull Participation in PracticeThumbObservation time is not available.
Will Anderson Jr.Not reportedLimited Participation in PracticeNot injury related - resting playerObservation 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. 2026-10-12 06:02:14 UTC

Latest observed fantasy depth slots
PlayerFormationPosition labelSource slotObserved
C.J. StroudOffenseQB:912026-10-12 06:02:14 UTC

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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

18.6

PPR average · 3 recorded totals

Last 5 listed games

17.8

PPR average · 5 recorded totals

Last 8 listed games

16.5

PPR average · 8 recorded totals

C.J. Stroud: recorded fantasy points, oldest to newestHistorical actuals, not projections. Values and dates are also listed in the accompanying table. Missing values have no bar.2025 W16: 11.5 points2025 W162025 W17: 13.8 points2025 W172025 W18: 17.3 points2025 W182026 W1: 16.5 points2026 W12026 W2: 17.0 points2026 W22026 W3: 11.7 points2026 W32026 W4: 23.1 points2026 W42026 W5: 20.9 points2026 W5
C.J. Stroud recorded regular-season game statistics
Season / weekOpponentPPRPass yardsRush yardsReceive yardsTargetsCatchesCarries
2026 / 5TEN20.926150006
2026 / 4DAL23.1347120002
2026 / 3IND11.7167100002
2026 / 2CIN17.0353290003
2026 / 1BUF16.5274150002
2025 / 18IND17.316950002
2025 / 17LAC13.824400004
2025 / 16LV11.518700004

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

Stale source. 2026-10-18 09:15:46 UTC

17 mentions in the source window. Discussion velocity: 0.78× the source baseline.

Discussion volume is not a prediction or a measure of accuracy.

Here's how I see Sunday's matchup playing out ...When the Texans have the ball: Quarterback C.J. Stroud has played really good football over the past two games, coinciding with Nico Collins' return from a hamstring injury.
ESPN NFL News — NFL Week 6 best bets for Sunday's games 2026-10-16 16:18:41 UTC
The Texans might not be as elite a team as we thought they were before the season, but they're still good. C.J. Stroud might be playing the best football of his career and we could see the Marvin Harrison Jr.
CBS Sports NFL — NFL Week 6 odds, picks: Brinson's best bets, player props, anytime touchdown scorers for Sunday's matchups 2026-10-16 14:46:52 UTC
Back C.J. Stroud and Houston to deliver an upset, Drake Maye and New England to cover, and two tight ends to clear their receiving totals Oct 16, 2026 at 7:53 am ET • 4 min read We are definitely moving in the right direction with our best bets.
CBS Sports NFL — NFL Week 6 best bets: Texans to shine against Jaguars in London, two anytime TD scorers for Bears-Falcons 2026-10-16 11:53:06 UTC

Marvin Harrison Jr. latest in Texans' quest to solve their WR2 conundrum 2026-10-13 16:00:15 UTC

C.J. Stroud excited for 'dynamic playmaker' Marvin Harrison Jr. to join Texans 2026-10-11 23:13:35 UTC

Stroud runs for a TD, throws for another as Houston beats Titans for 1st win of season 2026-10-11 20:05:28 UTC

Why fantasy managers should steer clear of C.J. Stroud in Week 5 2026-10-08 14:58:39 UTC

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