The Houston Texans will host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 2. 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 2?
Stroud is not on the injury report and 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 C.J. Stroud in Week 2?
C.J. Stroud likely overachieved as a rookie and underachieved last season, making him a tough player to handicap.
Fortunately for us, the Texans have made things a little bit easier by struggling to field a competitive offensive line. For a QB that doesn’t weaponize his legs, those struggles remove any hope of returning consistent value, and I fear that’s Stroud’s 2025 destiny.
If you’re interested in Stroud for DFS purposes, all you have to do is consult the projected total.
Fantasy PPG With A Projected Total Over 45 Points:
- 2023: 20.4 PPG
- 2024: 11.5 PPG
This week’s total is hovering in the 42-43 bucket. Nico Collins would have to go absolutely nuts for me to feel bad about ranking Stroud as my QB18 this week, a starter in nothing but superflex situations.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 2 Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em article.
Stroud’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 2
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 should 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 2 Weather Impact: Buccaneers at Texans
Since the Texans play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 2 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
