Who Should I Start? Tua Tagovailoa or C.J. Stroud

Wednesday, September 3, 5:51 PM

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa highlighted wide receiver Malik Washington as another wideout that he built chemistry with while Tyreek Hill (oblique) was sidelined this summer at training camp. It showed during the preseason, too, with Washington impressing and showing an elevated rapport with his QB. The former sixth-rounder (184th overall) in 2024 out of Virginia caught 26 of his 36 targets for 223 yards and no touchdowns in 14 games (three starts), but he seems primed for a much bigger role in Year 2 behind Hill and Jaylen Waddle. For now, Washington is just a name to monitor in most redraft fantasy leagues, but if one of Hill or Waddle miss time during the season, the 24-year-old could quickly become a trendy waiver-wire pickup in an elevated role in Miami's offense.

Friday, August 29, 9:57 PM

According to Jeff Howe of The Athletic, the Houston Texans have been "encouraged with the new group that is charged with protecting quarterback C.J. Stroud." Houston traded left tackle Laremy Tunsil to the Washington Commanders during the offseason. Fortunately, Aireontae Ersery "has gotten off to a strong start to pace" the team's revamped protection unit. Houston's offensive line was among the worst in the National Football League in 2024. While the latest update from Howe is encouraging, things must change drastically or Stroud could continue to suffer. The signal-caller took a step back in his sophomore campaign, finishing by throwing for 3,727 yards, 20 touchdowns, and 12 picks. He also failed to find the end zone on the run after doing so three times in 2023. With that said, wide receiver Tank Dell (knee) isn't expected back anytime soon, and Stefon Diggs is now a New England Patriot. As a result, Stroud may not be the safest fantasy quarterback compared to some, although he is still worth starting in most formats, assuming his production doesn't decrease even more moving forward. .