QB · Houston Texans · week 9, 2026
C.J. Stroud week 9 fantasy projection
C.J. Stroud (quarterback, Houston Texans) is projected for 15.6 half-PPR points in week 9 of 2026 at Los Angeles Chargers, with an 80% range of 6.3 to 24.5. That ranks QB22 at his position.
- Projection
- 15.6 half PPR
- 80% range
- 6.3–24.5 P10 to P90
- Rank
- QB22 by projection
- Chance to play
- 100% no designation
Week 9 projection and range of outcomes
Margin's range: how far real results landed from projections like this one, by position and size, over 2019 to 2025. It assumes he plays.
| Scoring | Projection | Median | 80% range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 15.6 | 14.8 | 6.3 to 24.5 |
| Half PPR | 15.6 | 14.8 | 6.3 to 24.5 |
| PPR | 15.6 | 14.8 | 6.3 to 24.5 |
Start or sit C.J. Stroud in week 9?
Sit in most leagues. C.J. Stroud is QB22 by projection in week 9. The last starter in a 12-team league (QB12) is projected for 17.1 half-PPR points; Margin gives C.J. Stroud a 37% chance to score at least that.
Your league's scoring, roster and opponent change the answer: connect it and Margin prices the decision for your lineup.
Week 9 matchup vs LAC
Game: at Los Angeles Chargers, 2026-11-08.
Line: HOU −5.5, O/U 41.5.
HOU implied total: 23.5 points.
LAC allow the 3rd-fewest QB points (−2.0 a game, schedule-adjusted).
Injury status
C.J. Stroud has no injury designation. Chance to play in week 9: 100%.
Projected stat line, week 9
| Stat | Projected |
|---|---|
| Completions / attempts | 19.9 / 31.3 |
| Passing yards | 246.7 |
| Passing TDs | 1.2 |
| Interceptions | 0.9 |
| Carries | 3.1 |
| Rushing yards | 13.8 |
| Rushing TDs | 0.1 |
| Fumbles lost | 0.2 |
Everyone in the game: HOU @ LAC, week 9
Every fantasy player from both teams, by half-PPR projection.
| Player | Pos | Team | Proj. | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Stroud | QB | HOU | 15.6 | QB22 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | LAC | 14.0 | QB26 |
| Nico Collins | WR | HOU | 13.6 | WR11 |
| David Montgomery | RB | HOU | 10.3 | RB21 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | LAC | 9.9 | WR26 |
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | HOU | 9.0 | K8 |
| Omarion Hampton | RB | LAC | 8.8 | RB30 |
| Woody Marks | RB | HOU | 8.8 | RB31 |
| Houston Texans defense | DEF | HOU | 7.8 | DEF4 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | LAC | 7.1 | K25 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | HOU | 6.4 | TE22 |
| Keaton Mitchell | RB | LAC | 5.8 | RB40 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | LAC | 5.8 | WR52 |
| Kimani Vidal | RB | LAC | 5.4 | RB47 |
| Los Angeles Chargers defense | DEF | LAC | 5.4 | DEF22 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr. | WR | HOU | 4.0 | WR66 |
| Tre' Harris | WR | LAC | 3.8 | WR70 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | LAC | 3.6 | TE36 |
| Xavier Hutchinson | WR | HOU | 3.2 | WR79 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | HOU | 2.9 | WR83 |
| Charlie Kolar | TE | LAC | 2.8 | TE41 |
| Foster Moreau | TE | HOU | 2.4 | TE42 |
| Tank Dell | WR | HOU | 2.2 | WR95 |
| KeAndre Lambert-Smith | WR | LAC | 1.4 | WR110 |
| Marlin Klein | TE | HOU | 1.4 | TE54 |
| David Njoku | TE | LAC | 0.8 | TE69 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | LAC | 0.7 | WR127 |
| Cade Stover | TE | HOU | 0.7 | TE74 |
| Dare Ogunbowale | RB | HOU | 0.6 | RB76 |
C.J. Stroud week by week, 2026
- Week 1 vs BUF 16.5 pts
- Week 2 vs CIN 17.0 pts
- Week 3 @ IND 11.7 pts
- Week 4 vs DAL 23.1 pts
- Week 5 @ TEN 20.9 pts
- Week 6 @ JAX 24.0 pts
- Week 7 vs NYG 16.5 pts
- Week 9 @ LAC proj. 15.6
- Week 10 @ CLE proj. 15.6
More from week 9
Questions
Should I start C.J. Stroud in week 9?
Sit in most leagues. C.J. Stroud is QB22 by projection in week 9. The last starter in a 12-team league (QB12) is projected for 17.1 half-PPR points; Margin gives C.J. Stroud a 37% chance to score at least that.
How many fantasy points is C.J. Stroud projected for in week 9?
15.6 half-PPR, 15.6 PPR and 15.6 standard points at Los Angeles Chargers, with an 80% range of 6.3 to 24.5.
Is C.J. Stroud playing in week 9?
C.J. Stroud has no injury designation. Margin gives him a 100% chance to play.
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