C.J. Stroud or Matthew StaffordWho 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. Matthew Stafford is a Los Angeles Rams quarterback who averaged 20.6 fantasy points per game across 17 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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QBHouston Texans#23 QB

C.J. Stroud

PPG

14.9

Games

Pass Yds

3,041

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

209

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 8

QBLos Angeles Rams#3 QB

Matthew Stafford

PPG

20.6

Games

Pass Yds

4,707

Pass TDs

Bye

Week 11

Detailed Stat Breakdown

C.J. Stroud vs Matthew Stafford: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	C.J. Stroud	Matthew Stafford
PPG (Half-PPR)	14.9	20.6
Games Played	14	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	209	350
Passing Yards	3,041	4,707
Passing TDs	19	46
Pass Yds/Game	217.2	276.9
Rushing Yards	209	1
Rushing TDs	1	0
Total TDs	20	46
TDs/Game	1.4	2.7
Age	25	38
Experience	2 yrs	16 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 11

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start C.J. Stroud or Matthew Stafford in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for C.J. Stroud and Matthew Stafford 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 Matthew Stafford averaged 20.6.

Should I draft C.J. Stroud or Matthew Stafford in 2026 fantasy football?▾

C.J. Stroud averaged 14.9 fantasy points per game across 14 games in 2025, and Matthew Stafford averaged 20.6 across 17. 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 Matthew Stafford average in 2025?▾

C.J. Stroud averaged 14.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Matthew Stafford averaged 20.6 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 5.7 points per game.

When are C.J. Stroud and Matthew Stafford's bye weeks in 2026?▾

C.J. Stroud (HOU) has a bye in Week 8, and Matthew Stafford (LAR) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.