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C.J. Stroud or Justin HerbertWho 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. Justin Herbert is a Los Angeles Chargers quarterback who averaged 17.9 fantasy points per game across 16 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.
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  • 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
QBLos Angeles Chargers#10 QB
Justin Herbert
PPG
17.9
Games
16
Pass Yds
3,727
Pass TDs
26
Rush Yds
498
Rush TDs
2
Bye
Week 7

Detailed Stat Breakdown

C.J. Stroud vs Justin Herbert: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatC.J. StroudJustin Herbert
PPG (Half-PPR)14.917.9
Games Played1416
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)209286
Passing Yards3,0413,727
Passing TDs1926
Pass Yds/Game217.2232.9
Rushing Yards209498
Rushing TDs12
Total TDs2028
TDs/Game1.41.8
Age2528
Experience2 yrs5 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 8Week 7

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start C.J. Stroud or Justin Herbert in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for C.J. Stroud and Justin Herbert 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 Justin Herbert averaged 17.9.

Should I draft C.J. Stroud or Justin Herbert in 2026 fantasy football?▾

C.J. Stroud averaged 14.9 fantasy points per game across 14 games in 2025, and Justin Herbert averaged 17.9 across 16. 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 Justin Herbert average in 2025?▾

C.J. Stroud averaged 14.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Justin Herbert averaged 17.9 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 3.0 points per game.

When are C.J. Stroud and Justin Herbert's bye weeks in 2026?▾

C.J. Stroud (HOU) has a bye in Week 8, and Justin Herbert (LAC) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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