C.J. Stroud or Jared GoffWho 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. Jared Goff is a Detroit Lions quarterback who averaged 23.0 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

QBDetroit Lions#2 QB

Jared Goff

PPG

23.0

Games

Pass Yds

1,485

Pass TDs

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 6

Detailed Stat Breakdown

C.J. Stroud vs Jared Goff: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	C.J. Stroud	Jared Goff
PPG (Half-PPR)	18.7	23.0
Games Played	6	5
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	112	115
Passing Yards	1,714	1,485
Passing TDs	9	12
Pass Yds/Game	285.7	297.0
Rushing Yards	76	16
Rushing TDs	1	1
Total TDs	10	13
TDs/Game	1.7	2.6
Age	25	32
Experience	3 yrs	10 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start C.J. Stroud or Jared Goff in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for C.J. Stroud and Jared Goff 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 Jared Goff averaged 23.0.

Should I draft C.J. Stroud or Jared Goff in 2026 fantasy football?▾

C.J. Stroud averaged 18.7 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026, and Jared Goff averaged 23.0 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 Jared Goff average in 2026?▾

C.J. Stroud averaged 18.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 6 games in 2026. Jared Goff averaged 23.0 PPG over 5 games. That is a difference of 4.3 points per game.

When are C.J. Stroud and Jared Goff's bye weeks in 2026?▾

C.J. Stroud (HOU) has a bye in Week 8, and Jared Goff (DET) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.