Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud popped up on the team’s injury report after Friday’s practice with a shoulder injury, which is going to impact his status for Sunday’s Week 2 game against the Indianapolis Colts. Stroud was limited with a shoulder injury and has officially been deemed questionable for the division showdown.
Friday’s #INDvsHOU injury report pic.twitter.com/stdPXCs8zS
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Fantasy football implications for Week 2
The Texans didn’t exactly light up the scoreboard in Week 1 against the Ravens, and Stroud didn’t look great either. He’s unlikely to be started in many fantasy leagues and given his performance in Week 1, it’s hard to suggest his absence would impact any betting lines. The Texans are actually slight favorites against the Colts per DraftKings Sportsbook, but Stroud being ruled out likely would flip that a bit.
If Stroud doesn’t play, Davis Mills or Case Keenum would take over at quarterback. The Texans don’t really have any major fantasy players at this point, but running back Dameon Pierce figures to get even more touches if Stroud can’t go.