The Houston Texans will visit the Indianapolis Colts in Week 13. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding QB C.J. Stroud.
Is C.J. Stroud Playing in Week 13?
Stroud is not on the injury report and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Texans’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Stroud in Week 13?
The expectation is for Stroud (concussion) to return from a three-game absence, all of which happened to be victories for a Houston game that is now over .500 for the first time this season.
Does it matter?
In theory, it should. In those three games, Davis Mills had 270+ passing yards in two of them and multiple passing scores in two of them. Suppose Stroud can parlay that success and add 15% production as a result of being the more talented player. In that case, we are looking at 22-23 fantasy points, and that’s a usable projection in a spot where the Texans figure to be pushed offensively.
But will it?
Stroud has one top-10 finish this season, and I worry that his weakness is in danger of being exposed even further after the injury.
Profile Against The Blitz
- 2023: 13.7 yards per completion, 8.6% TD rate, 1.7% INT rate
- 2024: 10.7 yards per completion, 5.2% TD rate, 2.2% INT rate
- 2025: 10.2 yards per completion, 3.1% TD rate, 3.1% INT rate
The Colts aren’t a high blitz team, but they’ve gotten meaningfully more aggressive over the past month, and in a spot like this against an offensive line that can struggle at a high level, I expect that to be a leverage point.
Show me you’re healthy, Stroud. The Chiefs are on the books for next Sunday night, but after that, there are home games against the Cardinals and the Raiders. If Stroud can steady the ship over the next two weeks, he could be an asset as your fantasy season comes to a close.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Stroud’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 13
Stroud is projected to score 13.4 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Stroud to throw for 198 yards and 1.1 passing touchdowns with 0.4 interceptions. Stroud could also add 10 rushing yards and 0.1 rushing touchdowns on the ground.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 13 Weather Impact: Texans at Colts
Since the Colts play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 13 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
