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C.J. Stroud or Braelon Allen

Who Should I Start? - Week 3 • Start New
C.J. Stroud

C.J. Stroud

QBHouston Texans HOU
Braelon Allen

Braelon Allen

RBNew York Jets NYJ
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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Stroud over Allen

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Includes Detailed Projections

Outlook C.J. Stroud

C.J. Stroud vs. Cincinnati — Solid Streaming Option in Home Matchup

Stroud delivered a sharp 2026 debut with 274 passing yards and two touchdowns against Buffalo, notably leading the league in passer rating against the blitz. However, his supporting cast faces adversity in Week 2 with go-to wideout Nico Collins ruled out due to a hamstring injury, forcing Stroud to distribute looks toward Jaylin Noel, Kayshon Boutte, and tight end Dalton Schultz.

Our weekly projection tabs Stroud for roughly 235 passing yards and 1.6 passing touchdowns (18.0 fantasy points). While missing his top receiver caps explosive upside, Houston's passing volume should remain high in a competitive home battle. Currently rostered in 42% of leagues, fantasy managers seeking a replacement can view Stroud as a viable streaming starter.


Updated 2 days ago

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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Allen over Stroud

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Includes Detailed Projections

Outlook Braelon Allen

Braelon Allen vs. Packers — High-Value Handcuff Carving Out Rotational Work

Allen operates as the clear RB2 behind Breece Hall in New York's backfield, with depth runner Kene Nwangwu sidelined. In the season opener, Allen handled 10 carries for 40 yards and had a touchdown run wiped out by a holding penalty, confirming he already possesses an active rotational role.

While that steady early-down share offers minor deep-league standalone appeal, he remains mostly a high-priority bench stash. Our weekly projection expects around 35 rushing yards on roughly nine carries, totaling 4.9 fantasy points against Green Bay. Keep him benched for now, but ensure he is rostered across all competitive formats.


Updated 2 days ago

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Performance C.J. Stroud
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YDS CMP% TD INT RUSH YDS TD
35354.500290
Season stats based on the past 7 days

YDS CMP% TD INT RUSH YDS TD
62760.220440
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance Braelon Allen
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ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
571.41180
Season stats based on the past 7 days

ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
15473.11180
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Next Up Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches C.J. Stroud
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 BUF 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 CIN 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches Braelon Allen
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @TEN 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 GB 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START C.J. Stroud
OWN
42%
+8.65 compared to last week
START
12%
+7.26 compared to last week
OWN/START Braelon Allen
OWN
26%
+5.07 compared to last week
START
 
2%
+1.41 compared to last week
Next Up Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus C.J. Stroud
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Braelon Allen
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up Player Breakdowns
Breakdown C.J. Stroud

    Overview

  • A good quarterback can mean the world of difference in such a pass heavy league.
  • Experts don't even rank him among QB's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 14th with 33.48 total points (16.74 avg).
  • Currently 43 points behind the leader: Josh Allen
  • QB Stats

  • Top 3 in pass yards with 627 (313.50 per game) and is currently ranked 3rd among QB.
  • Top 25 in pass tds with 2 (1.00 per game) and is currently ranked 25th among QB.
  • Top 3 in pass completions with 56 (28.00 per game) and is currently ranked 2nd.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Yards: +232, TDs: +1, INTs: -1
  • He has recorded plenty of deep balls down the field. If your league gives out bonuses for long TD passes then he has some added value.
  • Season Outlook

  • PASS YDS: 3475, PASS TDS: 21, RUSH YDS: 180, RUSH TDS: 1
Breakdown Braelon Allen

    Overview

  • Just about every team utilizies the dreaded 'running backs by comittee' policy. Two solid #1 starters are hard to find.
  • Experts don't even rank him among RB's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 32nd with 11.50 total points (5.75 avg).
  • Currently 37.5 points behind the leader: Derrick Henry
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 75 in receptions, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 61st among RB.
  • Top 75 in targets, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 55th among RB.
  • Top 75 in Rec TDs with 0, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 66th among RB.
  • Top 15 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 13th among RB.
  • Rushing Stats

  • Top 50 in rush yards with 47 (23.50 per game) and is currently ranked 45th among RB.
  • Top 20 in rush tds with 1 (0.50 per game) and is currently ranked 20th among RB.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Rush Yards: +27, Rush AVG: +0.6 Rush TDs: EVEN, Receptions: +1, Rec Yards: +8 Rec TDs: EVEN,
  • He is not getting enough touches to make a significant impact on the ground
  • Season Outlook

  • RUSH ATT: 115, RUSH YDS: 465, RUSH TDS: 4, REC: 15, REC YDS: 100, REC TDS: 1
Next Up Health Check
Injury C.J. Stroud

No Injury Reported

Injury Braelon Allen

No Injury Reported

Next Up Matchup Comparison
Matchups C.J. Stroud

Week 3
Houston Texans @ Indianapolis Colts

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
37.00530.0010402.96
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts don"t even rank him among DST's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 30th with 1.00 total points (0.50 avg).
  • Currently 28 points behind the leader: Bengals DST

Defensive Stats

  • Ranked 31st in rush defense with 354 (177.00 per game).
  • Ranked 32nd in pass defense with 706 (353.00 per game).
  • One of the worst in points against with 37.00 per game and currently ranked 32nd among DST.
  • Top 10 in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) and currently ranked 10th among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +256, Turnovers: -3 Sacks: +1, INTs: -3, TDs: EVEN, Points Allowed: +19,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 33, INT: 12, TDS: 3, PA/G: 25.8, YDS/G: 371.7
Matchups Braelon Allen

Week 3
New York Jets @ Detroit Lions

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
35.50476.0032704.18
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts don"t even rank him among DST's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 19th with 8.00 total points (4.00 avg).
  • Currently 21 points behind the leader: Bengals DST

Defensive Stats

  • Top 10 in turnovers with 3 (1.50 per game) and is currently ranked 9th among DST.
  • Ranked 28th in rush defense with 294 (147.00 per game).
  • Ranked 31st in pass defense with 658 (329.00 per game).
  • Top 8 in sacks with 7 (3.50 per game) and currently ranked 8th among DST.
  • Top 12 in interceptions with 2 (1.00 per game) and currently ranked 11th among DST.
  • One of the worst in points against with 35.50 per game and currently ranked 31st among DST.
  • Currently ranked 19th in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +264.67, Turnovers: +1 Sacks: +3, INTs: +1, TDs: EVEN, Points Allowed: +4.5,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 48, INT: 14, TDS: 4, PA/G: 25.8, YDS/G: 352.6
Next Up Ratings Comparison
Rating C.J. Stroud
14.08
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Braelon Allen
9.89
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up Career Comparison
Career C.J. Stroud
PASS RUSH
YR TM GP YD CMP% TD INT RAT YD TD FUM
2023 HOU 15 4108 64% 23 5 100.8 167 3 4
2024 HOU 16 3727 63% 20 12 87.0 233 0 4
2025 HOU 14 3041 65% 19 8 92.9 209 1 0
2026 HOU 2 627 60% 2 0 87.5 44 0 2
ON PACE 18 5643 60% 18 0 87.5 396 0 18
3-YEAR AVG 17 3951 64% 22 9 94 234 1 3
Totals 53 12691 63% 69 30 91.8 758 4 10
Career Braelon Allen
RUSH RECEIVING
YEAR TEAM GP ATT YD AVG TD TGTS REC YD AVG TD
2024 NYJ 16 92 334 3.6 2 27 19 148 7.8 1
2025 NYJ 4 18 76 4.2 1 3 2 17 8.5 0
2026 NYJ 2 15 47 3.1 1 2 1 8 8.0 0
ON PACE 18 135 423 3.1 9 18 9 72 8.0 0
3-YEAR AVG 11 55 205 3.7 2 15 11 83 7.9 1
Totals 23 125 457 3.7 4 32 22 173 7.9 1
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