C.J. Stroud throws five TDs; Tank Dell breaks out in return

Fantasy football: Stroud delivered 384 yards and five scores against the Chargers. Dell caught four of nine targets for 105 yards and a touchdown in just his…

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · November 10, 2026 · Updated November 11, 2026

C.J. Stroud completed 21 of 35 passes for 384 yards, five touchdowns and one interception on 89 percent of snaps in Houston's 44-22 win over the Chargers on Sunday. Tank Dell caught four of nine targets for 105 yards and a touchdown on 47 percent of snaps in his second game back from a left knee injury that cost him 25 games.

Stroud is averaging 25.0 half-PPR points a game over his last three outings, well above his 20.5 season average, with coach DeMeco Ryans crediting the quarterback's confidence for his high-level play. Dell's 105 yards and touchdown came on a season-high nine targets, though he is playing only 35 percent of snaps over his two games back and his role remains limited as he works his way into the rotation.

Fantasy impact

Player by player

C.J. Stroud

Stroud's five touchdowns tied his career high and ranked second-most of his career. He is averaging 283.0 passing yards and 1.7 carries a game over his last three games with 25.0 half-PPR points a game, up from his 20.5 season average. His completion percentage on the season is 64.2 percent with 16 touchdowns and only two interceptions through eight games. He is scoring 2.3 half-PPR points a game above what his usage predicts, so some touchdown or big-play luck that may not repeat.

Stroud spread the ball to all his playmakers in the win, with receivers Kayshon Boutte and Dell each topping 100 yards. He posted completion percentage over expected of plus-2.0 (17th of 49 quarterbacks) and expected points added per attempt of 0.17 (14th of 49 quarterbacks). His 61 Roundup Score (14th of 45 quarterbacks) and 15.3 projected half-PPR points a game he plays make him a steady weekly option with strong upside when the touchdowns come.

Tank Dell

Dell's 105 yards came on just four catches with a 63-yard touchdown, his first score since returning from multiple torn ligaments and a dislocated kneecap suffered in December 2024. His nine targets were a team high and more than double his 5.0 targets a game over his two outings back. He is scoring 3.5 half-PPR points a game above what his usage predicts, so some touchdown or big-play luck that may not repeat. He posted a weighted opportunity rating of 0.35 (68th of 189 receivers) and 20 percent air yards share (72nd of 189 receivers).

Dell's 47 percent snap share in the game was up from 23 percent in his first game back, but his 35 percent season average shows he is still working back to a full role. His efficiency rating of 47 (49th of 195 receivers) is strong, but his opportunity rating of just 1 (133rd of 195 receivers) reflects his limited playing time. His 1.7 projected half-PPR points a game he plays and 23 Roundup Score (145th of 195 receivers) make him a speculative add in deeper formats as his snap share builds.

What to do

• Continue to start Stroud as a QB1 with strong weekly upside given his 25.0 half-PPR points a game over his last three games.

• Add Dell in deeper formats as his snap share climbs, but temper expectations until his playing time stabilises above 50 percent.

• Monitor Dell's snap count in the week 10 game at Cleveland to gauge how quickly Houston is ramping up his workload.