C.J. Stroud or Jake BrowningWho 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. Jake Browning is a Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback who averaged 11.3 fantasy points per game across 5 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

QBTampa Bay Buccaneers

Jake Browning

PPG

11.3

Games

Pass Yds

771

Pass TDs

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 11

Detailed Stat Breakdown

C.J. Stroud vs Jake Browning: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	C.J. Stroud	Jake Browning
PPG (Half-PPR)	18.7	11.3
Games Played	6	5
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	112	57
Passing Yards	1,714	771
Passing TDs	9	6
Pass Yds/Game	285.7	154.2
Rushing Yards	76	39
Rushing TDs	1	1
Total TDs	10	7
TDs/Game	1.7	1.4
Age	25	30
Experience	3 yrs	7 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 11

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start C.J. Stroud or Jake Browning in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for C.J. Stroud and Jake Browning 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 Jake Browning averaged 11.3.

Should I draft C.J. Stroud or Jake Browning in 2026 fantasy football?▾

C.J. Stroud averaged 18.7 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026, and Jake Browning averaged 11.3 across 5. 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 Jake Browning average in 2026?▾

C.J. Stroud averaged 18.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 6 games in 2026. Jake Browning averaged 11.3 PPG over 5 games. That is a difference of 7.4 points per game.

When are C.J. Stroud and Jake Browning's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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