Shows were right on C.J. Stroud 36% of the time in 2026 — 28 of 77 verified calls across 10 shows.
One of the hardest players to call in 2026 — shows average 50% overall.
| FantasyPros Podcast | 16 of 55 · 29% |
| Fantasy Football Today | 5 of 8 · 63% |
| The Fantasy Footballers | 0 of 3 |
| ESPN Fantasy Focus Football | 1 of 2 |
| The Fantasy Football Show | 2 of 2 |
| 4for4 Football Podcast | 0 of 2 |
| RotoWire Fantasy Football | 2 of 2 |
| Fantasy Points Podcast | 1 of 1 |
| Yahoo Fantasy Football Podcast | 0 of 1 |
| Oak | 1 of 1 |
Percentages shown only once a show has 5+ scored calls on this player — below that, counts only.
FantasyPros Podcast
Week 7 · 2026
16.5
MISS
16.5 pts · startable line 18.0
"Stroud could be a QB 1 this week if he can navigate their pass rush, but I am not expecting a smash performance."
FantasyPros Podcast
Week 7 · 2026
16.5
MISS
16.5 pts · startable line 18.0
"Stroud should shred the Giants' pass defense."
FantasyPros Podcast
Week 7 · 2026
16.5
MISS
16.5 pts · startable line 18.0
"Stroud should shred the Giants' pass defense"
FantasyPros Podcast
Week 7 · 2026
16.5
MISS
16.5 pts · startable line 18.0
"Stroud should shred the Giants' pass defense."
FantasyPros Podcast
Week 7 · 2026
16.5
MISS
16.5 pts · startable line 18.0
"Stroud should shred the Giants' pass defense"
FantasyPros Podcast
Week 7 · 2026
16.5
MISS
16.5 pts · startable line 18.0
"C.J. Stroud should shred the Giants' pass defense."
FantasyPros Podcast
Week 7 · 2026
16.5
MISS
16.5 pts · startable line 18.0
"Stroud should shred the Giants' pass defense."
FantasyPros Podcast
Week 7 · 2026
16.5
MISS
16.5 pts · startable line 18.0
"Stroud should shred the Giants' pass defense."
Fantasy Football Today
Week 7 · 2026
16.5
MISS
16.5 pts · startable line 18.0
"CJ Stroud is a quarterback. I would start ahead of Brock Purdy, even if Mike Evans plays."
The Fantasy Footballers
Week 7 · 2026
16.5
MISS
16.5 pts · startable line 18.0
"It's CJ Stroud. The Texans are 10 point home favorites against the Giants."
Fantasy Football Today
Week 7 · 2026
16.5
MISS
16.5 pts · startable line 18.0
"it's just so easy to start CJ Stroud"
ESPN Fantasy Focus Football
Week 7 · 2026
16.5
MISS
16.5 pts · startable line 18.0
"I think he throws an interception this week that's going to be a minus two, and it'll be the difference because he's going to get outscored this week, Daniel, by C.J. Stroud"
The Fantasy Footballers
Week 7 · 2026
16.5
MISS
16.5 pts · startable line 18.0
"He's the start of the week"
ESPN Fantasy Focus Football
Week 6 · 2026
24.0
HIT ✓
24.0 pts · startable line 17.3
"if you need to use him again for next week, he's in a good spot there"
FantasyPros Podcast
Week 6 · 2026
24.0
HIT ✓
24.0 pts · startable line 17.3
"Stroud could be a QB 1 this week if he can navigate their pass rush"
FantasyPros Podcast
Week 6 · 2026
24.0
HIT ✓
24.0 pts · startable line 17.3
"Stroud could post solid quarterback 2 numbers this week against Dallas' underwhelming pass defense."
Fantasy Football Today
Week 6 · 2026
24.0
HIT ✓
24.0 pts · startable line 17.3
"Rogers or Stroud? I go Stroud. It's close for me, but I'd go Stroud."
FantasyPros Podcast
Week 6 · 2026
24.0
HIT ✓
24.0 pts · startable line 17.3
"Stroud could be a QB1 this week if he can navigate their pass rush, but I am not expecting a smash performance."
The Fantasy Football Show
Week 6 · 2026
24.0
HIT ✓
24.0 pts · startable line 17.3
"I think I go Stroud with Caleb coming back from his injury."
FantasyPros Podcast
Week 6 · 2026
24.0
HIT ✓
24.0 pts · startable line 17.3
"Stroud could be a quarterback one this week if he can navigate their pass rush, but I am not expecting a smash performance."
FantasyPros Podcast
Week 6 · 2026
24.0
HIT ✓
24.0 pts · startable line 17.3
"Stroud could be a quarterback one this week if he can navigate their pass rush, but I am not expecting a smash performance."
FantasyPros Podcast
Week 6 · 2026
24.0
HIT ✓
24.0 pts · startable line 17.3
"Stroud could be a QB 1 this week if he can navigate their pass rush"
FantasyPros Podcast
Week 6 · 2026
24.0
HIT ✓
24.0 pts · startable line 17.3
"Stroud could be a QB 1 this week if he can navigate their pass rush, but I am not expecting a smash performance."
FantasyPros Podcast
Week 6 · 2026
24.0
HIT ✓
24.0 pts · startable line 17.3
"Stroud could be a QB 1 this week if he can navigate their pass rush, but I am not expecting a smash performance."
FantasyPros Podcast
Week 6 · 2026
24.0
HIT ✓
24.0 pts · startable line 17.3
"Stroud could be a QB 1 this week if he can navigate their pass rush, but I am not expecting a smash performance."
Fantasy Football Today
Week 6 · 2026
24.0
HIT ✓
24.0 pts · startable line 17.3
"CJ Stroud or Trevor Lawrence? I like Stroud better."
Fantasy Points Podcast
Week 6 · 2026
24.0
HIT ✓
24.0 pts · startable line 17.3
"it's a pass funnel matchup for a pass funnel offense. And CJ Stroud's playing really well."
FantasyPros Podcast
Week 6 · 2026
24.0
HIT ✓
24.0 pts · startable line 17.3
"fantasy players should add the former Ohio State star to their starting lineup in Week 6 and for the rest of the season."
FantasyPros Podcast
Week 5 · 2026
20.9
MISS
20.9 pts · startable line 22.0
"Stroud should cook again this week."
The Fantasy Football Show
Week 5 · 2026
20.9
HIT ✓
20.9 pts · startable line 22.0
"You can't start Stroud over Purdy. I don't care what the mashup is. Purdy's been on fire."
FantasyPros Podcast
Week 5 · 2026
20.9
MISS
20.9 pts · startable line 22.0
"Stroud should cook again this week."
FantasyPros Podcast
Week 5 · 2026
20.9
MISS
20.9 pts · startable line 22.0
"Stroud should cook again this week."
FantasyPros Podcast
Week 5 · 2026
20.9
MISS
20.9 pts · startable line 22.0
"Stroud should cook again this week."
4for4 Football Podcast
Week 5 · 2026
20.9
MISS
20.9 pts · startable line 22.0
"I think Stroud will have a decent game"
Yahoo Fantasy Football Podcast
Week 5 · 2026
20.9
MISS
20.9 pts · startable line 22.0
"I'm actually starting CJ Stroud for the second straight week"
FantasyPros Podcast
Week 5 · 2026
20.9
MISS
20.9 pts · startable line 22.0
"Stroud should cook again this week."
FantasyPros Podcast
Week 5 · 2026
20.9
MISS
20.9 pts · startable line 22.0
"Stroud should cook again this week."
FantasyPros Podcast
Week 5 · 2026
20.9
MISS
20.9 pts · startable line 22.0
"Stroud should cook again this week."
FantasyPros Podcast
Week 5 · 2026
20.9
MISS
20.9 pts · startable line 22.0
"Stroud should cook again this week"
FantasyPros Podcast
Week 5 · 2026
20.9
MISS
20.9 pts · startable line 22.0
"Stroud should cook again this week."
FantasyPros Podcast
Week 5 · 2026
20.9
MISS
20.9 pts · startable line 22.0
"Stroud should cook again this week."
FantasyPros Podcast
Week 5 · 2026
20.9
MISS
20.9 pts · startable line 22.0
"Stroud should cook again this week."
FantasyPros Podcast
Week 5 · 2026
20.9
MISS
20.9 pts · startable line 22.0
"Stroud should cook again this week."
FantasyPros Podcast
Week 5 · 2026
20.9
MISS
20.9 pts · startable line 22.0
"Stroud should cook again this week."
FantasyPros Podcast
Week 5 · 2026
20.9
MISS
20.9 pts · startable line 22.0
"Stroud should cook again this week."
Fantasy Football Today
Week 5 · 2026
20.9
MISS
20.9 pts · startable line 22.0
"With two games with Nico Collins averaging 23.8 fantasy points."
FantasyPros Podcast
Week 5 · 2026
20.9
MISS
20.9 pts · startable line 22.0
"Stroud will not be a top-three quarterback, but should have another QB1 finish."
Fantasy Football Today
Week 4 · 2026
23.1
HIT ✓
23.1 pts · startable line 18.1
"somebody that you should consider starting if you don't have Bryce Young or Patrick Mahomes next week"
FantasyPros Podcast
Week 4 · 2026
23.1
HIT ✓
23.1 pts · startable line 18.1
"Stroud can continue to be awful this week and still walk away with a solid QB 2 week against Indy's porous pass defense."
RotoWire Fantasy Football
Week 4 · 2026
23.1
HIT ✓
23.1 pts · startable line 18.1
"I think CJ Stroud is a borderline QB one this week. And I think he could end up putting up a solid enough number against the Cowboys to get you by on the week."
Fantasy Football Today
Week 4 · 2026
23.1
HIT ✓
23.1 pts · startable line 18.1
"I would only start Stroud if Nico plays. I would not start Stroud if Nico's out. I would start Stroud over May either way."
FantasyPros Podcast
Week 4 · 2026
23.1
HIT ✓
23.1 pts · startable line 18.1
"Stroud can continue to be awful this week and still walk away with a solid QB 2 week against Indy's porous pass defense."
RotoWire Fantasy Football
Week 4 · 2026
23.1
HIT ✓
23.1 pts · startable line 18.1
"I like CJ Stroud this week."
FantasyPros Podcast
Week 4 · 2026
23.1
HIT ✓
23.1 pts · startable line 18.1
"Stroud could post solid QB2 numbers this week against Dallas' underwhelming pass defense."
FantasyPros Podcast
Week 4 · 2026
23.1
HIT ✓
23.1 pts · startable line 18.1
"Stroud could post solid QB2 numbers this week against Dallas' underwhelming pass defense."
Oak
Week 4 · 2026
23.1
HIT ✓
23.1 pts · startable line 18.1
"I think Stroud's a good sleeper"
FantasyPros Podcast
Week 4 · 2026
23.1
HIT ✓
23.1 pts · startable line 18.1
"Stroud is my favorite streaming quarterback option for Week 4."
FantasyPros Podcast
Week 3 · 2026
11.7
MISS
11.7 pts · startable line 20.8
"Stroud can continue to be awful this week and still walk away with a solid QB 2 week against Indy's porous pass defense."
FantasyPros Podcast
Week 3 · 2026
11.7
MISS
11.7 pts · startable line 20.8
"Stroud can continue to be awful this week and still walk away with a solid QB 2 week against Indy's poorest pass defense"
FantasyPros Podcast
Week 3 · 2026
11.7
MISS
11.7 pts · startable line 20.8
"Stroud can continue to be awful this week, and still walk away with a solid QB2 week against Indy's porous pass defense."
FantasyPros Podcast
Week 3 · 2026
11.7
MISS
11.7 pts · startable line 20.8
"Stroud can continue to be awful this week, and still walk away with a solid QB 2 week against Indy's porous pass defense"
FantasyPros Podcast
Week 3 · 2026
11.7
MISS
11.7 pts · startable line 20.8
"Stroud can continue to be awful this week and still walk away with a solid QB 2 week against Indy's porous pass defense."
FantasyPros Podcast
Week 3 · 2026
11.7
MISS
11.7 pts · startable line 20.8
"Stroud can continue to be awful this week and still walk away with a solid QB 2 week against Indy's porous pass defense."
FantasyPros Podcast
Week 3 · 2026
11.7
MISS
11.7 pts · startable line 20.8
"Stroud can continue to be awful this week and still walk away with a solid QB 2 week against Indy's porous pass defense"
FantasyPros Podcast
Week 3 · 2026
11.7
MISS
11.7 pts · startable line 20.8
"Stroud can continue to be awful this week, and still walk away with a solid QB 2 week against Indy's porous pass defense."
FantasyPros Podcast
Week 3 · 2026
11.7
MISS
11.7 pts · startable line 20.8
"Stroud can continue to be awful this week and still walk away with a solid QB 2 week against Indy's porous pass defense."
FantasyPros Podcast
Week 3 · 2026
11.7
MISS
11.7 pts · startable line 20.8
"Stroud could stack another solid outing in Week 2 against this new-look Cincy pass defense."
4for4 Football Podcast
Week 3 · 2026
11.7
MISS
11.7 pts · startable line 20.8
"Number one guy on the week I have is CJ Stroud. He is on the road against Indy."
FantasyPros Podcast
Week 2 · 2026
17.0
MISS
17.0 pts · startable line 19.7
"Stroud has top 10 upside, especially if Collins can play"
FantasyPros Podcast
Week 2 · 2026
17.0
MISS
17.0 pts · startable line 19.7
"Stroud could stack another solid outing in week 2 against this new-look since he passed defense."
FantasyPros Podcast
Week 2 · 2026
17.0
MISS
17.0 pts · startable line 19.7
"Stroud could stack another solid outing in Week 2 against this new-look Cincy pass defense."
FantasyPros Podcast
Week 2 · 2026
17.0
MISS
17.0 pts · startable line 19.7
"Stroud could stack another solid outing in week two against this new-look Cincy pass defense."
FantasyPros Podcast
Week 2 · 2026
17.0
MISS
17.0 pts · startable line 19.7
"Stroud could stack another solid outing in Week 2 against this new-look Cincy pass defense."
FantasyPros Podcast
Week 2 · 2026
17.0
MISS
17.0 pts · startable line 19.7
"Stroud could stack another solid outing in Week 2 against this new-look Cincy pass defense."
The Fantasy Footballers
Week 2 · 2026
17.0
MISS
17.0 pts · startable line 19.7
"I think in this game, I think you're stream worthy there."
FantasyPros Podcast
Week 2 · 2026
17.0
HIT ✓
17.0 pts · startable line 19.7
"Stroud is a middling QB 2. Last year, in weeks 12 to 18, Buffalo allowed the fewest yards per attempt, the 6th lowest passer rating, and the 8th lowest passing success rate."
Fantasy Football Today
Week 1 · 2026
16.5
HIT ✓
16.5 pts · startable line 19.2
"CJ Stroud is going to be a sit."
FantasyPros Podcast
Week 1 · 2026
—
Void
"Stroud is a middling QB 2."
FantasyPros Podcast
Week 1 · 2026
—
Void
"Stroud is a middling QB 2. Last year, in weeks 12 to 18, Buffalo allowed the fewest yards per attempt, the 6th lowest passer rating, and the 8th lowest passing success rate."