C.J. Stroud or Jayden DanielsWho 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. Jayden Daniels is a Washington Commanders quarterback who averaged 21.4 fantasy points per game across 4 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

QBWashington Commanders#5 QB

Jayden Daniels

PPG

21.4

Games

Pass Yds

759

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

213

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 7

Detailed Stat Breakdown

C.J. Stroud vs Jayden Daniels: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	C.J. Stroud	Jayden Daniels
PPG (Half-PPR)	18.7	21.4
Games Played	6	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	112	86
Passing Yards	1,714	759
Passing TDs	9	5
Pass Yds/Game	285.7	189.8
Rushing Yards	76	213
Rushing TDs	1	2
Total TDs	10	7
TDs/Game	1.7	1.8
Age	25	25
Experience	3 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 7

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start C.J. Stroud or Jayden Daniels in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for C.J. Stroud and Jayden Daniels 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 Jayden Daniels averaged 21.4.

Should I draft C.J. Stroud or Jayden Daniels in 2026 fantasy football?▾

C.J. Stroud averaged 18.7 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026, and Jayden Daniels averaged 21.4 across 4. 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 Jayden Daniels average in 2026?▾

C.J. Stroud averaged 18.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 6 games in 2026. Jayden Daniels averaged 21.4 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 2.7 points per game.

When are C.J. Stroud and Jayden Daniels's bye weeks in 2026?▾

C.J. Stroud (HOU) has a bye in Week 8, and Jayden Daniels (WAS) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.