C.J. Stroud or Gardner MinshewWho 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. Gardner Minshew is a Las Vegas Raiders quarterback who averaged 12.4 fantasy points per game across 12 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

QBLas Vegas Raiders

Gardner Minshew

PPG

12.4

Games

Pass Yds

2,420

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

125

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 10

Detailed Stat Breakdown

C.J. Stroud vs Gardner Minshew: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	C.J. Stroud	Gardner Minshew
PPG (Half-PPR)	18.7	12.4
Games Played	6	12
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	112	149
Passing Yards	1,714	2,420
Passing TDs	9	14
Pass Yds/Game	285.7	201.7
Rushing Yards	76	125
Rushing TDs	1	1
Total TDs	10	15
TDs/Game	1.7	1.3
Age	25	-
Experience	3 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 10

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start C.J. Stroud or Gardner Minshew in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for C.J. Stroud and Gardner Minshew 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 Gardner Minshew averaged 12.4.

Should I draft C.J. Stroud or Gardner Minshew in 2026 fantasy football?▾

C.J. Stroud averaged 18.7 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026, and Gardner Minshew averaged 12.4 across 12. 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 Gardner Minshew average in 2026?▾

C.J. Stroud averaged 18.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 6 games in 2026. Gardner Minshew averaged 12.4 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 6.3 points per game.

When are C.J. Stroud and Gardner Minshew's bye weeks in 2026?▾

C.J. Stroud (HOU) has a bye in Week 8, and Gardner Minshew (LV) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.