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C.J. Stroud vs Joe Flacco

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

QBHouston TexansPPG LEADER

C.J. Stroud

PPG

15.5

Games

Pass Yds

3,041

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

209

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 14

QBCincinnati Bengals

Joe Flacco

PPG

12.1

Games

Pass Yds

2,479

Pass TDs

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 12

Head to Head

15.5 PPG12.1 PPG

14 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 12

C.J. Stroud vs Joe Flacco: Who Should You Start?

Two quarterbacks who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. C.J. Stroud (Houston Texans) finished the 2025 season averaging 15.5 fantasy points per game in 14 games. Joe Flacco (Cincinnati Bengals) came in at 12.1 PPG over 13 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

C.J. Stroud carries a 3.4-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both lean on arm talent and offensive scheme as traditional pocket passers. C.J. Stroud threw for 3041 yards and 19 touchdowns, while Joe Flacco posted 2479 yards and 15 scores. Volume, red zone efficiency, and game script are the key week-to-week differentiators when neither carries rushing upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: C.J. Stroud sits Week 14 while Joe Flacco is off Week 12. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

The Bottom Line

Based on 2025 production, C.J. Stroud holds the PPG edge with solid output at 15.5 points per game. Joe Flacco averaged 12.1 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word — for a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start C.J. Stroud or Joe Flacco in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, C.J. Stroud has the edge at 15.5 PPG compared to Joe Flacco's 12.1 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did C.J. Stroud and Joe Flacco average in 2025?▾

C.J. Stroud averaged 15.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Joe Flacco averaged 12.1 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 3.4 points per game.

When are C.J. Stroud and Joe Flacco's bye weeks in 2026?▾

C.J. Stroud (HOU) has a bye in Week 14, and Joe Flacco (CIN) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is C.J. Stroud or Joe Flacco a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

C.J. Stroud outscored Joe Flacco by 3.4 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.