C.J. Stroud or Drake MayeWho 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. Drake Maye is a New England Patriots quarterback who averaged 19.8 fantasy points per game across 7 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 England Patriots#9 QB

Drake Maye

PPG

19.8

Games

Pass Yds

1,784

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

211

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 11

Detailed Stat Breakdown

C.J. Stroud vs Drake Maye: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	C.J. Stroud	Drake Maye
PPG (Half-PPR)	18.7	19.8
Games Played	6	7
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	112	139
Passing Yards	1,714	1,784
Passing TDs	9	13
Pass Yds/Game	285.7	254.9
Rushing Yards	76	211
Rushing TDs	1	2
Total TDs	10	15
TDs/Game	1.7	2.1
Age	25	24
Experience	3 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 11

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start C.J. Stroud or Drake Maye in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for C.J. Stroud and Drake Maye 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 Drake Maye averaged 19.8.

Should I draft C.J. Stroud or Drake Maye in 2026 fantasy football?▾

C.J. Stroud averaged 18.7 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026, and Drake Maye averaged 19.8 across 7. 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 Drake Maye average in 2026?▾

C.J. Stroud averaged 18.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 6 games in 2026. Drake Maye averaged 19.8 PPG over 7 games. That is a difference of 1.1 points per game.

When are C.J. Stroud and Drake Maye's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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