The Houston Texans will visit the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 17. 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 17?
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 17?
The Texans aren’t going to ask Stroud to put up fantasy numbers, and that’s the main reason I’ve been hesitant for two months now in betting on him.
I think there’s an above-average profile to chase in the right situation, but the better the Texans play, the worse it is for Stroud’s value (six games under 210 passing yards this season, one or fewer TD tosses in four of his past five games).
The Chargers blitz as rarely as any team in the NFL, and that means we are likely to see plenty of dink-and-dunks. His aDOT has decreased each season of his career, and while we get the occasional vertical shot for Nico Collins, he will need to hit on at an elite rate of those to make him worth our time.
Stroud is what the Texans need to threaten in January, but he’s not what you need to get your championship-bound roster to the finish line.
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 17
Stroud is projected to score 13.8 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Stroud to throw for 205 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 17 Weather Impact: Texans at Chargers
The forecast for kickoff is 65 degrees Fahrenheit with 14 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
