C.J. Stroud Latest news and fantasy analysis
- Age
- 24
- Height / weight
- 6'3", 218 lb
- Experience
- 4th season
- Drafted
- 2023 R1, #2
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 15.1
- Pos rank
- QB21
- Rostered
- 43%
Week 4 vs. Cowboys, Sun Oct 4, 1:00 PM ET 3rd vs. QBs, favorable
Latest C.J. Stroud News & Updates
Stroud struggles at Indianapolis
16-of-27, 167 YDS, 1 TD, 0 INT
2 CAR, 10 YDS
11.7 fantasy points · QB26
Stroud completed 16 of 27 passes for 167 yards with one touchdown in the 19–17 loss at Indianapolis. Xavier Hutchinson led the team with 6 targets.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 2Sep 20L 6–20 vs CIN
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Stroud solid in loss vs. Cincinnati
17.0 fantasy points · QB14 · 2.0 above his 15.1 average
Stroud completed 30 of 55 passes for 353 yards, and ran for 29 yards in the 20–6 loss vs. Cincinnati. Dalton Schultz led the team with 14 targets.
Game logWeek 1Sep 13L 31–36 vs BUF
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Two TDs, two fumbles in Week 1 loss (opens in new tab)
Threw two touchdowns but lost fumbles twice in a Week 1 defeat.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 1: 16.5 PPR points, a QB16 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Stroud solid in loss vs. Buffalo
16.5 fantasy points · QB16 · 1.4 above his 15.1 average
Stroud completed 26 of 38 passes for 274 yards with two touchdowns in the 36–31 loss vs. Buffalo. Nico Collins led the team with 10 targets.
Game logPreseasonSeptember
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Extension talks paused (opens in new tab)
Contract extension negotiations have been put on hold for now.
Fantasy take: Contract news: his fantasy value still comes from his role on the field.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Leads TD drive in brief outing (opens in new tab)
Threw a touchdown on his lone drive before exiting the preseason game.
Fantasy take: Context for his season; the Outlook tab has our rest-of-season view.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Change in plans for Thursday's contest (opens in new tab)
Starting under center Thursday after a shift in the team's plans.
Fantasy take: Context for his season; the Outlook tab has our rest-of-season view.
Read full report (opens in new tab)OffseasonJune
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Strong offseason, per OC (opens in new tab)
Drawing praise from the offensive coordinator after a strong offseason.
Fantasy take: Context for his season; the Outlook tab has our rest-of-season view.
Read full report (opens in new tab)
No updates of this type yet this season.
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C.J. Stroud News FAQ
What is the latest news on C.J. Stroud?
The latest Stroud update, from September 27: Stroud struggles at Indianapolis. Stroud completed 16 of 27 passes for 167 yards with one touchdown in the 19–17 loss at Indianapolis. Xavier Hutchinson led the team with 6 targets.
How does the latest C.J. Stroud news affect his fantasy value?
Negatively: he scored 11.7 fantasy points, a QB26 finish, 3.4 below his 15.1 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Did C.J. Stroud sign a new contract?
The latest contract news on Stroud: Extension talks paused (September 12). Contract extension negotiations have been put on hold for now.