C.J. Stroud or Michael Penix Jr.Who 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. Michael Penix Jr. is a Atlanta Falcons quarterback who averaged 16.1 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

QBAtlanta Falcons#19 QB

Michael Penix Jr.

PPG

16.1

Games

Pass Yds

944

Pass TDs

Bye

Week 11

Detailed Stat Breakdown

C.J. Stroud vs Michael Penix Jr.: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	C.J. Stroud	Michael Penix Jr.
PPG (Half-PPR)	18.7	16.1
Games Played	6	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	112	64
Passing Yards	1,714	944
Passing TDs	9	6
Pass Yds/Game	285.7	236.0
Rushing Yards	76	5
Rushing TDs	1	0
Total TDs	10	6
TDs/Game	1.7	1.5
Age	25	26
Experience	3 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 11

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start C.J. Stroud or Michael Penix Jr. in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for C.J. Stroud and Michael Penix Jr. 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 Michael Penix Jr. averaged 16.1.

Should I draft C.J. Stroud or Michael Penix Jr. in 2026 fantasy football?▾

C.J. Stroud averaged 18.7 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026, and Michael Penix Jr. averaged 16.1 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 Michael Penix Jr. average in 2026?▾

C.J. Stroud averaged 18.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 6 games in 2026. Michael Penix Jr. averaged 16.1 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 2.6 points per game.

When are C.J. Stroud and Michael Penix Jr.'s bye weeks in 2026?▾

C.J. Stroud (HOU) has a bye in Week 8, and Michael Penix Jr. (ATL) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.