Who Should I Start? C.J. Stroud or Jaxson Dart

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.

Wednesday, October 1, 6:29 PM

New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (hamstring) was listed as a full participant in Wednesday's practice, according to Jordan Raanan of ESPN. Dart reportedly hurt his hamstring at some point during his first career win over the undefeated Chargers. However, it doesn't appear to be anything serious, as he finished out the game. It's still important to be aware of, as his legs were a huge part of his performance and drove most of his value generated. If the hamstring injury impacts his willingness to run or effectiveness as a runner, he'll be less appealing as a fantasy starter. And of course, he will also be without his superstar wide receiver Malik Nabers. Dart is right on the QB1/QB2 line for Week 6 in a soft matchup against New Orleans.