C.J. Stroud or Derek CarrWho 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. Derek Carr is a New Orleans Saints quarterback who averaged 15.8 fantasy points per game across 15 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

QBNew Orleans Saints

Derek Carr

PPG

15.8

Games

Pass Yds

3,428

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

105

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 12

Detailed Stat Breakdown

C.J. Stroud vs Derek Carr: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	C.J. Stroud	Derek Carr
PPG (Half-PPR)	18.7	15.8
Games Played	6	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	112	237
Passing Yards	1,714	3,428
Passing TDs	9	22
Pass Yds/Game	285.7	228.5
Rushing Yards	76	105
Rushing TDs	1	1
Total TDs	10	23
TDs/Game	1.7	1.5
Age	25	-
Experience	3 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 12

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start C.J. Stroud or Derek Carr in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for C.J. Stroud and Derek Carr 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 Derek Carr averaged 15.8.

Should I draft C.J. Stroud or Derek Carr in 2026 fantasy football?▾

C.J. Stroud averaged 18.7 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026, and Derek Carr averaged 15.8 across 15. 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 Derek Carr average in 2026?▾

C.J. Stroud averaged 18.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 6 games in 2026. Derek Carr averaged 15.8 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 2.9 points per game.

When are C.J. Stroud and Derek Carr's bye weeks in 2026?▾

C.J. Stroud (HOU) has a bye in Week 8, and Derek Carr (NO) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.