C.J. Stroud is using Houston's divisional round loss to Baltimore as motivation for his sophomore season, according to head coach DeMeco Ryans. The 2023 Offensive Rookie of the Year posted 4,108 passing yards and 23 touchdowns before a quiet playoff exit and has been locked in throughout the offseason.
Fantasy Impact: START
Stroud's elite rookie efficiency and improved supporting cast make him a locked-in QB1 with top-5 upside in redraft ADP. In dynasty, he's a cornerstone asset entering his prime years—buy now if owners are somehow selling.