C.J. Stroud or Cooper RushWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

C.J. Stroud is a Houston Texans quarterback who averaged 18.7 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026. Cooper Rush is a Dallas Cowboys quarterback who averaged 11.1 fantasy points per game across 10 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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QBHouston Texans#12 QB

C.J. Stroud

PPG

18.7

Games

Pass Yds

1,714

Pass TDs

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 8

QBDallas Cowboys

Cooper Rush

PPG

11.1

Games

Pass Yds

1,985

Pass TDs

Bye

Week 7

Detailed Stat Breakdown

C.J. Stroud vs Cooper Rush: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	C.J. Stroud	Cooper Rush
PPG (Half-PPR)	18.7	11.1
Games Played	6	10
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	112	111
Passing Yards	1,714	1,985
Passing TDs	9	12
Pass Yds/Game	285.7	198.5
Rushing Yards	76	28
Rushing TDs	1	0
Total TDs	10	12
TDs/Game	1.7	1.2
Age	25	-
Experience	3 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 7

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start C.J. Stroud or Cooper Rush in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for C.J. Stroud and Cooper Rush is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, C.J. Stroud averaged 18.7 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Cooper Rush averaged 11.1.

Should I draft C.J. Stroud or Cooper Rush in 2026 fantasy football?▾

C.J. Stroud averaged 18.7 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026, and Cooper Rush averaged 11.1 across 10. 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 C.J. Stroud and Cooper Rush average in 2026?▾

C.J. Stroud averaged 18.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 6 games in 2026. Cooper Rush averaged 11.1 PPG over 10 games. That is a difference of 7.6 points per game.

When are C.J. Stroud and Cooper Rush's bye weeks in 2026?▾

C.J. Stroud (HOU) has a bye in Week 8, and Cooper Rush (DAL) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.