Should I Start C.J. Stroud?

C.J. Stroud Looks to Help the Texans Bounce Back vs. the Buccaneers

Sunday, September 14, 6:08 AM

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud is hoping for a bounce-back season after a down year in 2024, but the new season didn't start well in the Texans' 14-9 loss to the Rams in Week 1. Stroud was limited to just 188 passing yards while completing 19-of-27 passes. He was under pressure from the Rams' strong pass rush most of the day and wasn't able to create enough big plays down the field. His interception came on a pass that was snatched out of the hands of his receiver, so it wasn't really on him. However, he didn't make enough big plays or lead any touchdown drives. Even with new offensive coordinator Nick Caley in command, the issues from last season were evident once again in Week 1. Stroud and the Texans will look to get on track against the Buccaneers in the first game of Monday Night Football's doubleheader, but with how rough the Texans' offense looked, it's hard to support Stroud as a QB1. In the RotoBaller rankings, he's QB17, making him a decent QB2 but a long shot to start in standard, single-QB leagues.

Start Aaron Rodgers or C.J. Stroud?

Start Jordan Love or C.J. Stroud?

Start Russell Wilson or C.J. Stroud?

Start C.J. Stroud or Cameron Ward?

Start Justin Fields or C.J. Stroud?

Start C.J. Stroud or Caleb Williams?

Start Daniel Jones or C.J. Stroud?

Start C.J. Stroud or Spencer Rattler?

Start C.J. Stroud or Bryce Young?

Start C.J. Stroud or Anthony Richardson Sr.?

Start C.J. Stroud or Jaxson Dart?

Start C.J. Stroud or Shedeur Sanders?

Start Tyler Shough or C.J. Stroud?

Start Dillon Gabriel or C.J. Stroud?

Start C.J. Stroud or Jalen Milroe?

Start Taysom Hill or C.J. Stroud?

Start Cooper Rush or C.J. Stroud?

Start Mac Jones or C.J. Stroud?

Start Jimmy Garoppolo or C.J. Stroud?

Start Tyrod Taylor or C.J. Stroud?