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Andy Dalton or C.J. StroudWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Andy Dalton is a Carolina Panthers quarterback who averaged 9.8 fantasy points per game across 10 games in 2026. C.J. Stroud is a Houston Texans quarterback who averaged 18.7 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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  • Compare screen. Pick any two players and DraftCall calls it in seconds, with PPR, half, standard, and TE premium scoring toggles.
  • Verdict screen. A start-or-sit call between two quarterbacks with a confidence percentage, a confidence meter, and the key factors behind the decision.
  • Verdict detail. Boom and bust projection ranges for both players, then a stat-by-stat tale of the tape covering points per game, passing touchdowns, and rushing touchdowns.
  • Quick Add screen with the microphone live. Say a player name and DraftCall fills the roster slot, with a level meter showing it listening.
  • My Team screen. Every starter with points per game, opponent, and recent form, plus a combined lineup total for the week.
  • Bye Week Planner. A season grid showing which week each player is off, with the trouble weeks where more than one starter is out called out below it.
QBCarolina Panthers
Andy Dalton
PPG
9.8
Games
10
Pass Yds
1,925
Pass TDs
10
Bye
Week 11
QBHouston Texans#12 QB
C.J. Stroud
PPG
18.7
Games
6
Pass Yds
1,714
Pass TDs
9
Rush TDs
1
Bye
Week 8

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Andy Dalton vs C.J. Stroud: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatAndy DaltonC.J. Stroud
PPG (Half-PPR)9.818.7
Games Played106
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)98112
Passing Yards1,9251,714
Passing TDs109
Pass Yds/Game192.5285.7
Rushing Yards4276
Rushing TDs01
Total TDs1010
TDs/Game1.01.7
Age-25
Experience-3 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 11Week 8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Andy Dalton or C.J. Stroud in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Andy Dalton and C.J. Stroud is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Andy Dalton averaged 9.8 fantasy points per game in 2026 and C.J. Stroud averaged 18.7.

Should I draft Andy Dalton or C.J. Stroud in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Andy Dalton averaged 9.8 fantasy points per game across 10 games in 2026, and C.J. Stroud averaged 18.7 across 6. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Andy Dalton and C.J. Stroud average in 2026?▾

Andy Dalton averaged 9.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 10 games in 2026. C.J. Stroud averaged 18.7 PPG over 6 games. That is a difference of 8.9 points per game.

When are Andy Dalton and C.J. Stroud's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Andy Dalton (CAR) has a bye in Week 11, and C.J. Stroud (HOU) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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