QBHOU vs DALQB1317.0 projected (12.3–17.2)PPR
Should I start C.J. Stroud in Week 4?
Start C.J. Stroud in Week 4. Stroud projects 17.0 PPR points to Jalen Hurts's 16.6.
Measured against the QB12 start line: Jalen Hurts, QB13 at 16.6 projected PPR points, the first quarterback below it.
Week 4 · Updated Tue 6:00 AM ET
Why C.J. Stroud
Start C.J. Stroud — projects 17.0, a favorable matchup vs DAL.
C.J. Stroud projects 17.0 points on a 12.3–17.2 range. The matchup grades as favorable against DAL. Usage: pass attempts / game at 30.2. Net: C.J. Stroud is start this week.
Working for Stroud: Favorable matchup (Favorable · A+ vs QB).
Working against Stroud: Shaky floor (12.3 floor).
Matchup
C.J. Stroud (HOU) faces DAL, kickoff Sun 1:00 PM ET. The matchup is rated favorable. Betting line: implied team total 25.5, spread -2.5.
Recent form
C.J. Stroud's last 5 games: PPR points 13.8, 17.3, 16.5, 17, 11.7 (oldest to newest).
At least 1 of these 5 were played before the 2026 season — the card does not date them.
What flips it
Stroud's edge is 0.4 points (17 to 16.6). Hurts's ceiling (24.1) clears Stroud's projection, so a big game from Hurts flips it. Stroud's floor (12.3) sits under Hurts's projection, so a quiet game from Stroud flips it too. Confidence in the call: lower.
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