Who Should I Start? C.J. Stroud or Bryce Young

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Week 8 Projections

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C.J. Stroud News

Texans GM Optimistic About Eventual C.J. Stroud Extension

Monday, October 26, 7:43 AM

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud remains in the team's long-term plans, which is encouraging for his dynasty outlook, with general manager Nick Caserio expecting the two sides to eventually reach an agreement on a contract extension, according to KPRC 2's Aaron Wilson. Houston held productive negotiations with Stroud's representatives during the offseason but failed to finalize a deal before the 2026 campaign. Although the sides initially planned to postpone further discussions until after the season, Caserio has since indicated that he remains open to resuming talks sooner. The Texans exercised Stroud's fifth-year option in April, guaranteeing him approximately $25.9 million in 2027 and keeping him under contract through that season. However, no agreement has been announced, and the timing of further negotiations remains uncertain.

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Week 8 Projections

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Bryce Young News

Bryce Young Says His Knee is Fine After Loss in Week 8

Friday, October 30, 5:08 AM

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (knee) says he's fine after the 27-19 loss to the Green Bay Packers. Postgame, Young said, "Everyone's dealing with something at this point in the year. It's football. Nothing like that is an excuse; go out there and play the game." Young has been playing through a Week 3 knee injury and was sacked six times and hit nine times on Thursday night. With right tackle Taylor Moton on injured reserve, Damien Lewis inactive, and Corey Bullock leaving the game early, Young will likely remain under duress this season. After a hot start by the Panthers offense, injuries have caught up, and nearly every fantasy option besides running back Chuba Hubbard is a risky play moving forward.

C.J. Stroud vs. Bryce Young

Still trying to decide between Stroud and Young? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that C.J. Stroud is projected to score 0.0 points this week while Bryce Young is projected to score 23.8 points.