Who Should I Start? C.J. Stroud or Jalen Milroe

Tuesday, September 30, 9:57 AM

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud helped his team get their first win of the season in Week 4 by trouncing the hapless Titans, 26-0. It could be more than just a win, though, since it could signify a major step forward for Stroud, according to Sam Warren of the Houston Chronicle. Warren points specifically to Stroud's audible and adjustment on his 24-yard touchdown strike to rookie Jayden Higgins as a potential breakthrough moment for the young QB in the system of new offensive coordinator Nick Caley. The Texans lost three straight games by one score to the Rams, Bucs, and Jags to start the season before rolling over the Titans. With their defense playing so well, the offense only has to improve a little bit to start piling up wins. Stroud struggled in the first three games of the season but looked better against the Titans. How much of that was the opponent? We'll start to get our answer in Week 5, since Stroud and the Texans head to Baltimore for a tough road matchup on Sunday before their bye week in Week 6.

Sunday, September 28, 1:02 AM

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Jalen Milroe did not factor into his team's 23-20 win over the hosting Arizona Cardinals. Milroe snuck into Seattle's thrashing of the Saints in Week 3, picking up three yards on his second tote of the season. It doesn't appear that the Seahawks will force him into the game plan every week, and would rather have him continue to develop off the field. The University of Alabama product is an incredible athlete, but more of a raw talent in regard to his ability as a passer. If the rookie were ever to take the field in a starting capacity, he'd immediately draw intrigue due to his prowess as a rusher. For now, fantasy managers in superflex dynasty leagues can stow him away in hopes that the job eventually becomes his. Otherwise, he doesn't figure to have any value in redraft formats, barring injuries to the competition in front of him. Seattle will take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 5.