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

Friday, November 14, 10:18 PM

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts saved what would have been an abysmal fantasy performance last week with a 36-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter, but still had an overall disappointing night. This was Hurts' second game in a row with less than 200 passing yards, and he coughed up a fumble in the red zone on his first drive of the game. This week, he'll look to bounce back as the Lions come into town on Sunday Night Football. Detroit allows the 12th-least amount of passing yards per game this season (199.7), but they're also tied for the seventh-most passing touchdowns given up (18). While Philly and the Packers combined for just 17 points, this upcoming matchup is full of high-octane offensive juggernauts and is primed to be more of a shootout. Believe in Hurts to get back to his normal self as a trustworthy QB1 in Week 11.

Sunday, November 16, 1:05 AM

ESPN's Adam Schefter notes that Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (concussion) is not guaranteed to clear concussion protocol by the time the team lines up for their matchup with the Buffalo Bills on Thursday Night Football in Week 12. Stroud suffered a concussion in Week 9, and he's now been officially ruled out for a second consecutive contest. As it stands, he could miss another, considering Houston's quick turnaround this coming Thursday. The third-year pro may be able to get right before his contest with the Bills, although it's currently looking like teammate Davis Mills has a significant chance to lead the team for a third game in his absence. Fantasy managers should monitor Stroud's status over the coming days.