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C.J. Stroud or Gardner MinshewWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

C.J. Stroud is a Houston Texans quarterback who averaged 14.9 fantasy points per game across 14 games in 2025. Gardner Minshew is a Las Vegas Raiders quarterback who averaged 12.4 fantasy points per game across 12 games in 2025. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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  • Compare screen. Pick any two players and DraftCall calls it in seconds, with PPR, half, standard, and TE premium scoring toggles.
  • Verdict screen. A start-or-sit call between two quarterbacks with a confidence percentage, a confidence meter, and the key factors behind the decision.
  • Verdict detail. Boom and bust projection ranges for both players, then a stat-by-stat tale of the tape covering points per game, passing touchdowns, and rushing touchdowns.
  • Quick Add screen with the microphone live. Say a player name and DraftCall fills the roster slot, with a level meter showing it listening.
  • My Team screen. Every starter with points per game, opponent, and recent form, plus a combined lineup total for the week.
  • Bye Week Planner. A season grid showing which week each player is off, with the trouble weeks where more than one starter is out called out below it.
QBHouston Texans#23 QB
C.J. Stroud
PPG
14.9
Games
14
Pass Yds
3,041
Pass TDs
19
Rush Yds
209
Rush TDs
1
Bye
Week 8
QBLas Vegas Raiders
Gardner Minshew
PPG
12.4
Games
12
Pass Yds
2,420
Pass TDs
14
Rush Yds
125
Rush TDs
1
Bye
Week 10

Detailed Stat Breakdown

C.J. Stroud vs Gardner Minshew: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatC.J. StroudGardner Minshew
PPG (Half-PPR)14.912.4
Games Played1412
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)209149
Passing Yards3,0412,420
Passing TDs1914
Pass Yds/Game217.2201.7
Rushing Yards209125
Rushing TDs11
Total TDs2015
TDs/Game1.41.3
Age25-
Experience2 yrs-
Bye WeekWeek 8Week 10

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start C.J. Stroud or Gardner Minshew in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for C.J. Stroud and Gardner Minshew is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, C.J. Stroud averaged 14.9 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Gardner Minshew averaged 12.4.

Should I draft C.J. Stroud or Gardner Minshew in 2026 fantasy football?▾

C.J. Stroud averaged 14.9 fantasy points per game across 14 games in 2025, and Gardner Minshew averaged 12.4 across 12. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did C.J. Stroud and Gardner Minshew average in 2025?▾

C.J. Stroud averaged 14.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Gardner Minshew averaged 12.4 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 2.5 points per game.

When are C.J. Stroud and Gardner Minshew's bye weeks in 2026?▾

C.J. Stroud (HOU) has a bye in Week 8, and Gardner Minshew (LV) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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